Handyperson - QT Canberra

EVT Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off dining and stays across EVT

Seasonal perks at Thredbo

Rapid career growth

Paid parental leave; volunteering

Job summary

EVT Limited is seeking a Maintenance professional to keep hotel facilities running smoothly across its QT Hotels & Resorts properties. The role covers plumbing, electrical and general maintenance duties in hotel environments, with on-site responsibilities and on-call availability as needed.

You will work across guest areas and back-of-house spaces, performing routine repairs, safety checks and coordination of stock.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, repair or related field, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Proficiency in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general handyperson tasks.
• Availability for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and for on-call emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, including plumbing repairs, electrical work and HVAC system checks
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities to identify and address maintenance needs
• Repair or replace damaged furniture, fixtures and equipment, and paint and touch up surfaces
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, such as leaks, power outages and heating or cooling problems
• Complete regular safety inspections, report hazards and assist with fire alarm system testing and maintenance
• Maintain an organised inventory of maintenance supplies and order stock as needed

Skills

Maintenance experience

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Handyperson abilities

Job description

QT Hotels & Resorts is EVT’s premium lifestyle hotel brand, with locations in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Pioneers behind the philosophy of ‘unexpected and unrequested’, with every guest engagement presenting an opportunity to delight, and every QT property inspired by local influence with signature quirk. And our people? With personalities as diverse as each property, individuality is more than encouraged.

EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there are no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine maintenance, including plumbing repairs, electrical work and HVAC system checks
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities to identify and address maintenance needs
• Repair or replace damaged furniture, fixtures and equipment, and paint and touch up surfaces
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, such as leaks, power outages and heating or cooling problems
• Complete regular safety inspections, report hazards and assist with fire alarm system testing and maintenance
• Maintain an organised inventory of maintenance supplies and order stock as needed

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in maintenance, repair or a related field, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment
• Proficiency in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general handyperson tasks
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Availability for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and for on-call emergency situations

How You Work:

• Daymaker ethos: no one’s too big for the small things.
• Resilient and solutions-focused: stays calm, moves fast.
• Growth mindset: learns, shares, and levels up others.

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, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel and entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community and volunteering opportunities.

Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in, so don’t wait! We can’t wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.