Seasonal Runner

First Chair Destinations; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

First Chair Destinations seeks a part-time Runner to support the Operations team in Mammoth Lakes. You will assist with light maintenance, housekeeping support, and delivering supplies to homes in our portfolio, as well as guest service tasks in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The role requires frequent travel between units, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work Thursday through Monday including weekends/holidays. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar industry preferred.
• Maintenance or housekeeping background a bonus.
• Tech-savvy with mobile apps and software platforms.
• Reliable personal transportation essential.
• Dependable, self-motivated; able to work independently.
• Strong communication and represent the company positively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare homes for guest check-in and check-out; frequently travel between units delivering supplies to housekeepers, maintenance teams and others.
• Assist guests and run errands as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks and troubleshoot appliances, lighting, and utilities.
• Remove trash and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies.
• Support housekeeping to maintain unit appearance and cleanliness.
• Collaborate with local team and leadership; provide cross-coverage.
• Flexibility to work shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel locally and lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Maintenance & housekeeping

Tech-savvy

Reliable transportation

Self-motivated

Clear communicator

Tools

Mobile apps

Tablets

Software platforms

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: 10/28/26 - 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 background check.

First Chair Destinations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. First Chair Destinations participates in E-Verify.