Houseperson

Vail Resorts; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Employee discounted lift tickets

Free ski lessons

Employee discounts on lodging and food

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Truckee, CA, is looking for a Houseperson for Summer Seasonal 2026. Responsibilities include maintaining public areas and assisting with guest room cleaning. Applicants should ideally have 2-3 years of housekeeping experience and be able to communicate in English, with Spanish being preferred. The position offers starting wages at $20/hour with various employee benefits including ski perks and training opportunities. Housing is available.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2–3 years of housekeeping experience or equivalent.
• Previous housekeeping experience in hotels or condos is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain public areas of the hotel.
• Assist room attendants with the cleaning of guest rooms.
• Respond to guest requests and complaints hospitably.

Skills

Communication in English

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Standing for long periods

Communication in Spanish

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Houseperson – Summer Seasonal 2026 – Truckee, CA

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service – our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program

Job Summary

The Houseperson is responsible for cleaning and maintaining public areas of the hotel, assisting room attendants with the general cleaning of guest rooms. This includes vacuuming, shampooing of carpets; cleaning/waxing of floors; trash removal; stocking and maintaining supply rooms and other cleaning duties.

Job Specifications

• Starting Wage: $20/hr
• Employment Type: Summer Seasonal 2026
• Shift Type: Part Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsibilities

• Walk assigned floors at the beginning and end of shift; remove newspapers and service trays, empty ash urns, remove trash and/or linens and note any areas that need immediate cleaning.
• Clean public areas – hallways, elevators, service areas, stairwells, etc.
• Remove dirty linen, terry and trash from the service areas and take it to the appropriate locations.
• Assist sectional housekeepers as needed (i.e. moving furniture, rollways, etc.)
• Reporting missing or damaged articles and submitting all found items to Housekeeping office according to Lost and Found procedures.
• Respond to guest requests and questions and report guest issues and complaints in a hospitable manner to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Ensure that all the hallways are clear of trash and used room service trays have been taken to the Stewarding department.
• Reports the need for floor cleaning/polishing and carpet shampoo; coordinates and uses equipment to conduct cleaning procedures.
• Arrange the newspapers and magazines in the lobby; clearing tables of used materials and/or trash.
• Report any maintenance issues in a timely manner to ensure all items are logged with the PBX center.
• Transport baby cribs and rollaway beds to the guest rooms.
• Participation in training classes set up by The Arrabelle, RockResort and Vail Resorts.
• Complies with all Resort policies, procedures and standards of operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School or GED. – Preferred
• 2–3 years of housekeeping experience or equivalent. – Preferred
• Previous experience housekeeping in hotels or condos. – Preferred
• Must be able to communicate efficiently in English. – Required
• Ability to communicate in Spanish. – Preferred
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. – Required
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time in excess of 2 hours without sitting. – Required
• Must be willing to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays. – Required

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 514823
Reference Date 05/12/2026
Job Code Function: Housekeeping

Nearest Major Market: Sacramento
Nearest Secondary Market: Elk Grove