Handyperson

Job Description

Key Duties

• Respond to and complete general maintenance requests throughout the property.
• Carry out routine preventative maintenance to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and presentable.
• Perform general repairs including basic carpentry, painting, patching, silicone work, minor plumbing, and other handyperson tasks.
• Maintain guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas to a high standard.
• Assist with the routine maintenance, cleaning, testing, and operation of swimming pool and spa equipment.
• Liaise with contractors and assist with maintenance projects as required.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce wastage.
• Maintain workshop areas, tools, equipment, and maintenance supplies in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Conduct routine property inspections and report maintenance issues requiring specialist attention.
• Ensure external areas of the property are clean, safe, and well maintained.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures, company policies, and legislative requirements.
• Undertake other maintenance and handyperson duties as directed by the Chief Engineer or Maintenance Manager.

Qualifications

Skills, Personal Attributes, Experience and Qualifications Required:

Essential

• Previous experience in a handyperson, maintenance, facilities, or building services role.
• Practical skills in general repairs and property maintenance.
• Experience with painting, patching, touch-up work, and basic refurbishment tasks.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels.
• Physically fit and capable of performing manual tasks, including lifting, carrying, and climbing ladders.
• Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented.
• Service-oriented with a commitment to excellence in both maintenance and aesthetic presentation.
• Demonstrated multicultural awareness and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Ability to work a flexible roster, including weekends and public holidays if required.
• Current National Police Clearance and Working with Vulnerable Persons clearance or willing and able to provide upon offer.

Desirable

• A relevant trade qualification.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and building systems.
• Experience with swimming pool and spa maintenance is highly regarded.
• Experience in a hotel, aged care, healthcare, or commercial property environment.
• Computer literacy and experience using maintenance management systems.

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• ALL Heartist, Employee benefit card, offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our “Learn your Way” Academy platforms, ongoing training and development opportunities (self-pace, virtual webinars, face to face)
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Duty Meal
• Laundered uniform

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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