Maintenance Technician

First Chair Destinations; South Hero (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO

Flexible Time Off

Sick Leave

Job summary

First Chair Destinations is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee upkeep of vacation homes across our Vermont-marketed properties. You will travel daily between sites, performing general repairs, preventative maintenance, and guest-requested fixes to ensure every stay meets high standards of comfort and reliability.

You will coordinate with third-party vendors, participate in on-call coverage, and uphold safety and efficiency while delivering exceptional service to guests and homeowners.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, resort, or vacation property maintenance preferred.
• 2 years of basic property maintenance experience preferred.
• Proficient in appliance, electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Comfortable using mobile apps and digital systems.
• Able to travel between worksites daily and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Travel between multiple worksites within the assigned market to complete tasks.
• Perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections.
• Respond to guest maintenance issues, including appliance, wifi, or HVAC troubleshooting.
• Coordinate owner-approved maintenance with third‑party vendors.
• Maintain on-call coverage for urgent issues.
• Keep homes clean, safe, and well‑functioning to meet guest expectations.
• Communicate clearly with team and management; assist colleagues as needed.
• Maintain hot tubs (on-site training) and manage waste.

Skills

Hospitality maintenance

Appliance repair

HVAC repair

Electrical/plumbing

Carpentry

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Reliable transportation

Job description

A Little Bit About Us

We offer exceptional vacation homes across the country’s most celebrated ski towns and coastal retreats. Each property is carefully selected, locally managed, and held to an uncompromising standard of care. We live and work in the communities we serve, which means every stay comes with generous local knowledge, genuine hospitality, and the confidence that what you booked is exactly what you’ll find.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees both at work and beyond. Benefits and eligibility may vary by position and are subject to change. Full plan details and terms will be provided during onboarding.

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)& Holidays (non-exempt employees)
• Paid Flexible Time Off & Holidays (exempt employees only)
• Paid Sick Leave

Benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents, which govern in the event of any discrepancy. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate benefit plans and programs at any time.

About This Job

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll travel between multiple vacation rental properties daily, performing general repairs, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting issues like appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and wifi to ensure guests and owners have exceptional experiences. This role involves coordinating with third-party vendors, participating in on-call coverage for urgent issues, and maintaining company standards for guest satisfaction and efficiency. Perfect for someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and takes pride in keeping properties in top condition while providing excellent customer service.

Compensation + Schedule

• $25 - $26 / HR less payroll deductions and all required withholdings
• Up to $100 monthly car allowance for eligible employees
• 20 - 30 hours per week
• Schedule: Varies weekly
• Weekends and holidays may be required

Essential Job Functions

• Complete maintenance tasks and projects as assigned, traveling between multiple worksites each day within the assigned market.
• Create a welcoming environment for our guests and owners by ensuring our homes are well maintained with general repairs, preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Respond to guest issues regarding maintenance, as needed including but not limited to appliance troubleshooting, cable/wifi troubleshooting, basic HVAC repair and light plumbing.
• Coordinate completion of owner-approved maintenance through creation and delegation of maintenance and housekeeping tickets.
• Negotiate, and maintain working relationships with third-party vendors.
• Meet and maintain company standards and metrics such as guest or owner satisfaction, accuracy, efficiency, and annual cost.
• Be part of an on-call coverage rotation within the maintenance team to address urgent issues.
• Establish and maintain open and regular communication and collaborative relationships with team members and management team.
• Be available and willing to assist your colleagues and management team and provide cross-coverage in other roles as needed to address urgent issues.
• Maintain hot tubs as needed - we offer on-site training.
• Collect and remove trash and debris.
• Ensure follow through on assigned maintenance tasks using in-house assignment systems and respond to time-sensitive maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers.
• Other duties as assigned because every day is different in hospitality!

Skills + Qualifications

• Experience working in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar industry is highly preferred.
• 2 years of basic property maintenance experience is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic appliance repair, electrical systems, plumbing repair, HVAC repair, painting, and carpentry skills
• Tech-savvy with experience using various digital systems and applications and comfortable using mobile apps, tablets, and various software platforms.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.
• Highly responsive and reliable.
• This role involves frequent travel between worksites, so reliable personal transportation is essential.
• Dependable and prepared. Showing up on time and ready to go is key to creating great stays for our guests and peace of mind for our homeowners.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• Comfortable talking to people—online or in person—and being able to share information in a way that’s clear, thoughtful, and represents the company in a positive way always.

Workplace Environment + Physical Requirements

• Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in a variety of settings including private homes, resorts, offices, and laundry facilities — often in varying weather conditions.
• We’re in hospitality and our schedules can change based on guest and homeowner needs. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. We require flexibility to support this.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Regular travel within the locally assigned market and / or region.
• Ability to move freely (balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, squatting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive hand/finger motions) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance.

This job description does not identify every requirement of the position. First Chair may change position requirements, responsibilities, and work environment at any time with or without notice.

Some positions may require that you drive a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle for work purposes. Employees who are required to drive a personal vehicle must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and be at least 18 years of age. Employees who are required to drive a company vehicle must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 years of age, and have been a licensed driver for no less than 3 years.

_An offer of employment for this role will be contingent upon the successful completion_of_a background check.