Hotel Handyperson — Maintenance & Aesthetic Upkeep

Pullman Hotels & Resorts; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist, Employee benefit card

Learn your Way Academy training

Growth opportunities across Accor

CSR involvement

Duty Meal

Laundered uniform

Job summary

Accor is seeking a hands-on Handyperson to maintain and enhance hotel facilities at our Adelaide property. You will perform painting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to uphold guest comfort and presentation standards across rooms and public areas.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in a similar role, with relevant trade qualifications and the ability to work a rotating roster including weekends. Proactive problem-solving and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience as a Handyperson or in a similar role is essential (hospitality environment preferred).
• Hands-on painting and decorating with surface preparation, patching, sanding, touch-ups, color matching, and full repainting of guest rooms and public areas.
• A relevant trade qualification is preferred.
• Pool Operator certification is an advantage.
• Must hold a current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months).
• Must hold a valid Working with Vulnerable Persons clearance (aged care and/or disability services).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, Opera or similar PMS); BMS experience is highly regarded.
• Physically fit and capable of performing demanding painting tasks.
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Strong attention to detail and brand-standard presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise and carry out maintenance as requested to ensure the smooth running of hotel operations.
• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance throughout the hotel to ensure standards are maintained for guest comfort.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance to the property, including painting, patching, surface preparation, and finishing works to maintain presentation standards across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Be aware of and comply with any state/federal legislative and company policy/compliance obligations that may relate to your department.
• Support the testing of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and related systems on a routine basis as required by local Council and Fire Service.
• Coordinate, action, and minimise energy and/or water usage and reduce waste costs.
• Ensure the workshop is adequately stocked with materials, including painting supplies, and is kept neat and tidy.
• Maintain and audit all workshop tools and equipment to ensure efficient operation of maintenance tasks.
• Ensure external areas of the hotel are neat, tidy, and maintained in line with company brand standards.
• Maintain gym equipment in safe working order according to manufacturer specifications.
• Undertake aesthetic upkeep tasks, including touch-up painting and refurbishment projects, to enhance the overall guest experience.
• Carry out any other requests from the Chief Engineer and/or their designate.

Skills

Handyperson experience

Painting & decorating

Electrical basics

HVAC basics

Plumbing basics

Computers & PMS

Education

Trade qualification preferred

Pool Operator certification (advantage)

National Police Clearance (recent)

Working with Vulnerable Persons clearance

Tools

Opera PMS

BMS experience

Job description

Accor is seeking a hands-on Handyperson to maintain and enhance hotel facilities at our Adelaide property. You will perform painting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to uphold guest comfort and presentation standards across rooms and public areas.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in a similar role, with relevant trade qualifications and the ability to work a rotating roster including weekends. Proactive problem-solving and strong teamwork are essential.