Hands-On Hotel Maintenance Technician

Mercure; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercure Centro Hotel Port Macquarie is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer to look after our 72-room hotel and Birdrock Bar & Grill. You will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance and presentation of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house and Birdrock, ensuring compliance and brand standards.

This role offers a mix of reactive repairs, planned maintenance and improvement projects, with opportunities to contribute to upgrades and seasonal works across the property.

Qualifications

• Excellent practical maintenance skills and a proactive approach to issues.
• Experience in hotel, facilities or property maintenance is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing tasks.
• High attention to detail and pride in presentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms and hotel facilities
• Complete repairs relating to plumbing, painting, carpentry, fixtures and general building maintenance
• Basic fault finding and first-response repairs
• Maintain pools, plant and equipment in line with schedules and compliance requirements
• Maintain fire safety checks, statutory testing schedules and compliance records
• Conduct routine room inspections and identify issues before they affect guests
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors
• Complete work orders promptly and keep accurate maintenance records
• Assist with planned improvement works across the property, such as room refurbishments and installs

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Problem solving

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Trade qualification or equivalent (carpentry, plumbing, electrical)

Job description

Mercure Centro Hotel Port Macquarie is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer to look after our 72-room hotel and Birdrock Bar & Grill. You will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance and presentation of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house and Birdrock, ensuring compliance and brand standards.

This role offers a mix of reactive repairs, planned maintenance and improvement projects, with opportunities to contribute to upgrades and seasonal works across the property.