- Wages/Pay
- $18.50 / hour + tips
- Experience Level
- Some experience required
- Job Start Date
- May 09, 2026
🌿 Join Our Team at Treebones Resort in Beautiful Big Sur! 🌿
Dream of living in stunning Big Sur? Treebones Resort, one of America’s leading eco-glamping destinations, is seeking a positive, hardworking individual to join our family-built and operated team. Embrace an off-grid lifestyle, perched lightly on the land in the heart of Big Sur.
🛖 About Treebones Resort
Nestled along the picturesque Big Sur coast of California, Treebones Resort offers a unique opportunity to work in a truly breathtaking environment. Our eco-friendly values guide everything we do, creating a rewarding and fulfilling workplace.
🌟 Why Work With Us?
• Live & Work in Paradise – Highly subsidized on-site housing with stunning views of Big Sur’s natural beauty
• No Work Holidays – Enjoy Christmas and New Year’s off every year
• Seasonal Commitment – The 2026 season runs from February 9, 2026 through December 16, 2026
Over the winter closure, enjoy complimentary housing and the option to apply for unemployment
This position requires a signed contract for the full 2026 season, with hopes the right candidate will see themselves here long-term
Note: At Treebones, team members may be cross-trained in multiple departments. Available work may include several of the departments listed below. If you have experience in a specific department, please include it in your introductory email.
✔️ Position Details
• Full-Time, 5-Day Workweek
• Maintenance & Lodge Hand Shifts (5 shifts/week)
All team members must be willing and able to:
• Work in all types of weather, including hot indoor environments and windy or rainy outdoor conditions
• Stand for 7–8 hour shifts
• Lift up to 50 lbs using proper lifting techniques
• Walk up and down many stairs and navigate hilly pathways throughout the day
💵 Compensation
• $18.50/hour + tips
• $500 Performance Bonus
Issued after 6 weeks of strong performance
If the contract is broken and employment ends early, the bonus will be deducted from the final paycheck
🤝 Candidate Qualifications
• 2–3 years of prior maintenance experience in a similar role
• Basic tool knowledge and hands-on troubleshooting skills
• Strong initiative and problem-solving mindset
• Dependable, self-motivated, and safety-focused
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Kind, hardworking, and reliable
• Strong collaborative work ethic with a positive attitude
• Self-starter who completes daily checklists thoroughly and stays organized
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Willingness to cross-train and support multiple departments
• Clear, respectful communicator with guests and coworkers
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining clean, welcoming spaces
• Flexible, adaptable, and eager to jump in where needed
🌊 Requirements & Housing
• Must be 21+
• No pets
• No children
• Reliable transportation required
• Full-time position (32–40 hours/week)
• Highly Subsidized Housing: $350–$400/month for singles
All utilities included except Wi-Fi
🌄 Lifestyle Fit
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy:
• Hiking, surfing, photography, and beachcombing
• Crafting, art, and reading
• Independent living in a quiet, nature-filled setting
Please note:
• We are very remote—this role is best suited for those who enjoy independent living
• Nearest grocery store is a 45-minute drive
• Cell service works via Wi-Fi calling
📆 Schedule
• Average of 5 days per week, 6–8 hours per day, depending on assigned shift
• Must be a strong candidate for high-volume, fast-paced work
💌 How to Apply
If this opportunity excites you, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit:
• A brief introduction letter
• Current resume
• Three work-related references
After receiving your resume, selected candidates will be sent a pre-employment questionnaire and application, which must be completed prior to scheduling an interview.
Ideal candidates commit to two seasons due to the training involved.
🌿 Join Us at Treebones Resort and Experience the Magic of Big Sur. Positions Available Now! 🌿
Contact Info
- Jenna Scolinos
- hr@treebones.com
- www.treebonesresort.com
Treebones
Treebones Resort is an eco-friendly glamping resort on the south coast of Big Sur, CA. We are a fun work live community with around 30 employees living on-site. Nearby hikes, beaches (with nearby surf spots), social events, and the quiet peacefulness of Big Sur
- Location
- California
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
- Staff size
- 25
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Housing details
- Our team lives in individual tiny homes with their own kitchenettes, with private or shared restrooms/showers. Housing is offered at a highly affordable rate. All utilities included (except internet, though there is limited wifi available at the lodge, or many employees get their own internet ) On-site coin op laundry available. Discounted staff rates for food and gift shop.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- Yes
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- Some meals / discounts
- Cell phone service
- None
- Internet access
- Intermittent
