Handyperson

Salter Brothers Hospitality; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and retreat discounts

Friend & family discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Mobility across 20+ properties

Job summary

Salter Brothers Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Handyperson/Duty Technician for Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains. You will deliver preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and grounds to ensure safety, functionality and presentation.

This role offers autonomy in day-to-day tasks, supports refurbishment projects, and requires a proactive, hands-on approach with strong guest service mindset.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience across facilities, guest rooms, and public areas.
• Proficient in carpentry, painting, patching, plumbing, and general repairs.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform timely repairs.
• Experience using maintenance management systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, facilities, and grounds.
• Respond to maintenance requests, diagnose faults, and complete repairs promptly.
• Support refurbishment projects, room upgrades, and defect rectification works.
• Assist with emergency maintenance to minimise disruption.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Painting

Patching

Basic plumbing

Troubleshooting

Autonomous work

Job description

Salter Brothers Hospitality – Katoomba NSW

We have an exciting opportunity for a Handyperson/ Duty Technician to join the team at Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains, supporting the ongoing maintenance, presentation, and operational success of this iconic luxury property.

This hands-on role is responsible for delivering both preventative and reactive maintenance across the hotel, ensuring our facilities, guest rooms, equipment, and grounds remain safe, functional, and presented to the highest standard. Working with a high degree of autonomy, you'll troubleshoot maintenance issues, complete repairs, support refurbishment projects, and help create an exceptional experience for our guests

Fresh from a multi-million-dollar transformation and now proudly part of the prestigious Ardour Hotels & Estates collection, Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains is entering an exciting new era of luxury hospitality.

Nestled in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park, just 90 minutes from Sydney CBD, Ardour Lilianfels offers exceptional hospitality, elevated dining experiences, and breathtaking natural surrounds. Set across two acres of beautifully manicured gardens adjacent to the iconic Echo Point, the resort features 89 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, premium food and beverage experiences, and the world-class Eliva Spa, creating an unforgettable retreat for guests seeking relaxation, indulgence, and adventure.

What you'll be doing...

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, facilities, and grounds


• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, diagnose faults, and complete repairs in a timely manner


• Perform a broad range of maintenance tasks including basic carpentry, painting, patching, plumbing repairs, equipment maintenance, and general property upkeep


• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, plant, equipment, fixtures, and outdoor areas


• Support refurbishment projects, room upgrades, renovations, and defect rectification works


• Assist with emergency and urgent maintenance issues to minimise operational disruption


• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation


• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers where required


• Ensure workshops, plant rooms, tools, and storage areas remain clean, organised, and safe


• Follow all workplace health and safety, environmental, and compliance requirements


• Travel between properties as required to support maintenance operations across the portfolio

You’ll thrive in this role if you have...

• Previous experience in a maintenance, handyperson, facilities, or Duty Technician role, ideally within hospitality, accommodation, or tourism


• Experience using maintenance management systems will be highly regarded


• Strong practical skills across general repairs and maintenance disciplines


• Experience with carpentry, painting, patching, basic plumbing, and equipment repairs


• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities


• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks


• A proactive, hands‑on approach and ability to work autonomously


• Commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship and guest service


• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements

Salter Brothers Hospitality Benefits

• Huge range of discounts across our entire portfolio of luxury hotels and retreats including accommodation, F&B and Spa discounts;


• Friends and family discounts;


• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP);


• Caring and progressive culture where all team members are celebrated & recognised regularly;


• Opportunities for career development and mobility across our 20+ Australian properties (and growing!).