Seasonal Runner

First Chair Destinations; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

First Chair Destinations in Ketchum, Idaho, is seeking a versatile Runner to support our Operations team across vacation homes. The role involves light maintenance, housekeeping support, delivering supplies, and assisting management to ensure guest stays meet our standards.

The position runs November through March with a Thu–Mon schedule, 20–30 hours weekly, and requires reliable transportation. Compensation is $25 per hour, plus a monthly car allowance up to $100.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar industry is highly preferred.
• Prior experience working in maintenance or housekeeping role a bonus.
• Tech-savvy with experience using various digital systems and applications; comfortable with mobile apps and tablets.
• This role involves frequent travel between worksites; reliable personal transportation is essential.
• Dependable, self-motivated and able to work independently in a team environment.
• Comfortable communicating with guests and homeowners in a positive, clear manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations in the local market, preparing homes for guest check-in/out.
• Travel between units delivering supplies to housekeepers and maintenance teams.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and household duties as needed.
• Manage inventory and restock maintenance supplies.
• Ensure homes meet company appearance standards and assist housekeeping as needed.
• Communicate with local team and leadership and provide cross-coverage when required.
• Other duties as assigned in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Maintenance/housekeeping

Tech skills

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

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.

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.

Spend your Winter with us!

The Runner supports the local Operations team with almost anything needed - light maintenance tasks, housekeeping support, running supplies to the team out in the field and anything else requested by management to ensure our portfolio of homes.

Compensation + Schedule

• $25 / HR less payroll deductions and all required withholdings
• Up to $100 monthly car allowance for eligible employees
• Seasonal Dates: 11/18/26 - 3/17/27
• 20 - 30 hours per week
• Schedule: Thursday - Monday
• Weekends and holidays may be required

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the Operations team in the local market, preparing homes for guest check in and check out.Frequently travel between units delivering supplies to housekeepers, maintenance teams and others, aiding guests, and running errands.
• Expect the unexpected, no day is the same and it will be spent traveling, performing basic maintenance and tasks in our homes.
• Remove trash from homes.
• Order, maintain and replenish maintenance supplies and inventory.
• Complete a variety of maintenance tasks within a home such as appliance/ cable/ wifi troubleshooting, cleaning hot tubs, and replacing light bulbs.
• Meet and maintain company Standard Unit Appearance, correcting inconsistencies in the homes you enter
• Assist housekeeping as needed by completing cleans.
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with local team members and regional leadership teams as needed.
• Provide cross-coverage for your team members when necessary.
• 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.
• Prior experience working in maintenance or housekeeping role a bonus.
• Tech-savvy with experience using various digital systems and applications and comfortable using mobile apps, tablets, and various software platforms.
• 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.