Handyperson

Accor Apartments & Realty; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty is seeking a Handyperson to maintain and improve rooms, amenities, and communal spaces across the property. You will tackle a variety of maintenance tasks, spotting issues early and using standard tools to address them.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with building maintenance, basic carpentry, plumbing, or electrical work, and a proactive, safety-conscious mindset. Weekend and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Physical role with a get-up-and-go attitude and safety-minded approach.
• Experience with general building maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, or electrical; no formal qualification required.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with guests, managers and contractors on site.
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of ensuring all rooms, amenities, and communal spaces are well-maintained and in excellent condition
• Collaborate with a diverse team and work independently as needed
• Tackle stimulating challenges that require innovative solutions
• Perform maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance projects as required

Skills

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Purpose

As the Handyperson, you will be the master of all trades, prepared to take on any maintenance, repair, or improvement challenge that may arise. You possess the ability to spot issues before they elevate (today's leak could become tomorrow's flood!) and you skilfully employ your handy tools to address a diverse range of tasks, ensuring the property remains in impeccable condition.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take charge of ensuring that all rooms, amenities, and communal spaces within the property are well-maintained and in excellent condition
• Collaborate with a diverse team, requiring both a cooperative mindset and the ability to work independently
• Encounter stimulating challenges that require innovative solutions
• Execute maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance projects as required

Skills and Experience

• Comfortable in a physical role, have a get-up-and-go attitude and be someone who won’t stop until the job is completed in a safe and presentable manner
• Prior experience with practical skills in general building maintenance, including basic carpentry, plumbing, or electrical – no official qualification required
• Great problem solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from the General Manager, to guests and contractors working onsite
• Available to work a variety of shifts including weekends and public holidays as required