Casual Handyperson - Rydges World Square

Rydges Hotels & Resorts; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dining & stays discount across EVT"

Movie tickets discounts

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Career growth across network

Paid parental leave & volunteering

Job summary

Rydges World Square in Sydney is seeking a Casual Handyperson to maintain guest areas and back-of-house spaces in line with brand standards. You’ll perform routine repairs, touch-ups, and painting across hotel facilities, while proactively addressing defects and guest requests to ensure a seamless guest experience.

The role requires hands-on skills, reliability, and the ability to work independently or with the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Painter or Handyperson in general maintenance or a similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a guest-focused approach to service.
• Familiarity with basic repair techniques across carpentry and plumbing (advantageous)
• Ability to follow safety procedures and WH&S guidelines.
• Comfortable using maintenance systems and logging work accurately.
• Physically fit and able to respond quickly to requests across the hotel.
• Flexible availability, including rotating shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• This role ensures that all guest areas, back-of-house spaces, and exterior surfaces are well-maintained, visually appealing, and in line with brand standards.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance across hotel facilities and guest areas.
• Perform touch-ups and repainting work in guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces, anticipating and attending to guest needs with minimal disruption.
• Maintain and repair wall finishes, including plastering and drywall patching, undertaking all work in line with trade qualifications and established maintenance systems.
• Inspect hotel areas regularly and respond promptly to defects, repairs, and guest or inter-departmental requests, following up with appropriate tradespersons or management where required.
• Coordinate work schedules using the Work Request System, Preventative Maintenance Program, or supervisor instructions, and complete assigned opening and closing duties.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good condition, continue developing knowledge of maintenance systems, and ensure proper use and care of all operating equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team, maintain positive working relationships, attend meetings, assist other departments when required, and perform any additional duties as directed by management.

Skills

Painter/Handyperson experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Maintenance systems

Physical fitness

Flexible availability

Job description

Casual Handyperson - Rydges World Square

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We’re not just in the neighbourhood, we’re part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and “too easy” service. Whether it’s for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150award winningrestaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges,Atura,LyLo, Independent CollectionandAustralia’s most lovedyear roundalpine resort,Thredbo.Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Onceyou’rein,there’sno limits on where your career could take you.

Key Accountabilities

This role ensures that all guest areas, back-of-house spaces, and exterior surfaces are well-maintained, visually appealing, and in line with brand standards.

• Perform routine repairs and maintenance across hotel facilities and guest areas.
• Perform touch-ups and repainting work in guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces, anticipating and attending to guest needs with minimal disruption.
• Maintain and repair wall finishes, including plastering and drywall patching, undertaking all work in line with trade qualifications and established maintenance systems.
• Inspect hotel areas regularly and respond promptly to defects, repairs, and guest or inter-departmental requests, following up with appropriate tradespersons or management where required.
• Coordinate work schedules using the Work Request System, Preventative Maintenance Program, or supervisor instructions, and complete assigned opening and closing duties.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good condition, continue developing knowledge of maintenance systems, and ensure proper use and care of all operating equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team, maintain positive working relationships, attend meetings, assist other departments when required, and perform any additional duties as directed by management.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as a Painter or Handyperson in general maintenance or a similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a guest-focused approach to service.
• Familiarity with basic repair techniques across carpentry and plumbing (advantageous)
• Ability to follow safety procedures and WH&S guidelines.
• Comfortable using maintenance systems and logging work accurately.
• Physically fit and able to respond quickly to requests across the hotel.
• Flexible availability, including rotating shifts and weekends.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.
• Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.