Seasonal Maintenance Technician

First Chair Destinations•Warren, VT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician travels between multiple vacation rental properties each day to complete general repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting. The role addresses guest and owner needs involving appliances, cable and Wi-Fi, basic HVAC, and light plumbing; maintains properties to company standards; and supports guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. The technician coordinates owner-approved work and third-party vendors, participates in an on-call rotation for urgent issues, and may provide cross-coverage for colleagues. Duties also include hot tub maintenance, trash and debris removal, and completing assigned work through company systems. On-site hot tub training is offered. This is a seasonal position running from December 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at $24 per hour, with a car allowance of up to $100 monthly for eligible employees. The role is scheduled for 20–30 hours per week. Days off are negotiable, and weekends and holidays may be required. Work takes place indoors and outdoors at private homes, resorts, offices, and laundry facilities, with frequent travel within the assigned local market or region and exposure to varying weather conditions. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, as well as weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Two years of basic property maintenance experience is highly preferred.
Working knowledge of basic appliance repair, electrical systems, plumbing repair, HVAC repair, painting, and carpentry.
Comfort using digital systems, applications, mobile apps, tablets, and software platforms.
Strong time management skills and the ability to change activities frequently and cope with interruptions.
Highly responsive and reliable.
Reliable personal transportation for frequent travel between worksites.
Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
Able to communicate clearly and thoughtfully with people online or in person and represent the company positively.
Able to work flexibly with schedules that may change based on guest and homeowner needs.
Able to move freely, including balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, squatting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive hand and finger motions.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
A background check is required as a condition of an employment offer.
If driving a personal vehicle for work, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and age 18 or older are required.
If driving a company vehicle for work, a valid driver's license, age 21 or older, and at least three years as a licensed driver are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the hotel, hospitality, vacation rental, or a similar industry is highly preferred.
On-site training is offered for hot tub maintenance.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned maintenance tasks and projects while traveling between multiple worksites in the assigned market.
Perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections to keep homes well maintained for guests and owners.
Respond to guest maintenance issues, including appliance, cable and Wi-Fi, basic HVAC, and light plumbing troubleshooting.
Create and delegate maintenance and housekeeping tickets for owner-approved maintenance work.
Coordinate with third-party vendors and maintain working relationships with them.
Meet company standards and metrics for guest or owner satisfaction, accuracy, efficiency, and annual cost.
Participate in an on-call coverage rotation to address urgent issues.
Maintain regular, open communication and collaborative relationships with teammates and management.
Assist colleagues and management, including providing cross-coverage in other roles when urgent issues arise.
Maintain hot tubs as needed.
Collect and remove trash and debris.
Track and follow through on maintenance tasks using in-house assignment systems and respond to time-sensitive needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.