Busy Cairns CBD Hotel is looking to hire a Maintenance Officer (Handy Person) to join the team immediately.
Option to also take on the Hotel Night Caretaker's role, which comes with a 3 bedroom townhouse and all utilities included (Night Caretaker role as of March 2025, Maintenance Officer immediate start).
Full training will be provided for Night Caretaker position.Maintenance Officer:Roles and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:Address hotel maintenance issues, as they arise.Liaise with relevant trades to ensure work that is outside of the scope of skills and ability is completed in a timely manner.Special projects - assist with the refurbishment of the rooms (painting, assembling furniture, demolition etc).Basic yard maintenance (pressure cleaning and some gardening etc).Perform scheduled yearly pre-emptive maintenance tasks (e.g., air conditioning cleaning).Liaise with Housekeeping to ensure all identified in-room maintenance issues are addressed and resolved.Ad-hoc tasks, as required by management.Available for a 7-day roster (if needed).Ideal Candidate:Previous experience in any trade that applies to the role (e.g., carpenter, plumber, electrician, general maintenance etc).
No formal qualification is required for the role.
Skill set is more important.Positive attitude and a customer service focus (this role does interact with guests).Can-do attitude.Ability to work with people from different walks of life and different backgrounds (diplomacy skills).Position is for an immediate start, and ongoing.
Only permanent residents and citizens will be considered.
This role is NOT suitable for Working Holiday Makers.Night Caretaker add-on option: (townhouse available as of March 2025)Welcome guests with a warm and friendly demeanour upon their arrival during the night shift (for those that cannot follow the self-check-in process).Provide excellent customer service, promptly addressing any guest queries, concerns, or requests.Ensure the security and safety of the hotel premises, monitoring surveillance cameras, and conducting regular patrols to identify and address any unusual activity.Respond promptly and efficiently to guest emergencies, following the established protocols and coordinating with appropriate personnel as required.Conduct regular inspections of hotel facilities, identifying and reporting any maintenance, cleanliness, or safety issues to the relevant departments.Collaborate with the daytime staff to ensure a smooth transition for guests between the night and morning shifts.Semi-retired tradies are encouraged to apply.
Couples and families welcome if you are also applying for the Night Caretaker role as the add-on.Salary: Hospitality Award - Level 3 - Handyperson.Job Type: Full-timePay: $30.00 per hour
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