Engineering Technician

Hilton; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Australia seeks a Maintenance Handyman to support general work order maintenance and assist the Engineering team in hotel infrastructure tasks. You will help ensure reliable operation of critical hotel equipment and contribute to a safe, efficient environment for guests and staff.

The role requires familiarity with large data centre infrastructure operation, willingness to work day/night shifts, and a strong service mindset.

Qualifications

• Familiar with operation principles and fault judgment for large data centre infrastructure (power, cooling, fire, security, monitoring, network).
• Willing to work day and night shifts long-term.
• Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork, professionalism, and learning ability.
• Active and motivated with good service mindset.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: adhere to staff rules, regulations, and commands, ensuring safe operation of equipment.
• Operational Management: ensure normal operation of power, water, gas, heating, and cooling equipment.
• Record Keeping: inspect operation and shift handover records promptly and accurately.
• Equipment Maintenance: inspect and maintain equipment and facilities under your jurisdiction.
• Energy Management: save energy and control consumption, improving efficiency.
• Event Support: follow up on maintenance for banquets and meetings and ensure function readiness.
• Emergency Preparedness: regularly test generator for power continuity.
• Fire Safety Supervision: supervise and inspect fire prevention works and address violations.
• Training & Development: supervise and train technicians and apprentices.
• Tool Management: manage tools, log usage, and enforce discipline.

Skills

Data centre ops

Shift work

Teamwork

Problem solving

Service mindset

Independent work

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are responsible for the general work order maintenance work assigned by your superior, or assisting the Engineering department’s maintenance team in completing other maintenance work. As an Maintenance Handyman, you’re not just responsible for ensuring the normal operation of hotel equipment – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! You are responsible for the general work order maintenance work assigned by your superior, or assisting the Engineering department’s maintenance team in completing other maintenance work. As an Maintenance Handyman, you’re not just responsible for ensuring the normal operation of hotel equipment – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Regulatory Compliance: Strictly adhere to staff rules, regulations, and management commands, ensuring careful operation and safe equipment use.
• Operational Management: Ensure the normal operation of the hotel’s power, water, gas, heating, and cooling equipment.
• Record Keeping: Promptly and accurately inspect equipment operation records and shift handover records.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect and maintain equipment and facilities under your jurisdiction, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Energy Management: Save energy and control energy consumption, implementing measures to enhance efficiency.
• Event Support: Follow up on maintenance works for banquets and meetings, ensuring all related equipment functions well.
• Emergency Preparedness: Regularly test-run the generator to ensure power generation and transmission during power failures.
• Fire Safety Supervision: Supervise and inspect the hotel’s fire preventive works, taking measures to stop any violations.
• Training & Development: Supervise and train technicians and apprentices, developing their skills.
• Tool Management: Manage working tools, registering team members’ names upon usage, and recommend disciplinary actions for subordinates as needed.

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In Addition, This Role Requires The Following Minimum Qualifications

• Familiar with the operation principle and fault judgment method of large data centre infrastructure (power supply, air conditioning, fire control, security, monitoring, network, etc.).
• Willing to be engaged in the monitoring post for day shift and night shift for a long period, and have enough time to study.
• Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork, professionalism, and learning ability.
• Active and motivated in work, with a good sense of service.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently.

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