Maintenance Assistant

Accor; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership

Family & Friends Discounts

ALL Loyalty Program

Learn Your Way Training

Job summary

Mantra on Jolimont, part of the Accor portfolio in Melbourne, seeks a Maintenance Assistant to keep guest rooms and facilities in top condition. You will address maintenance requests, perform routine repairs and coordinate with the onsite team to ensure safety and presentation.

The role emphasizes hands-on trades, proactive problem solving and reliable shift coverage, including weekends and public holidays, in a bustling hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience across building trades.
• Ability to spot issues early and address them safely.
• Comfortable with carpentry, plumbing or electrical tasks.
• Good communication with management, guests and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain rooms, amenities and communal spaces in excellent condition.
• Collaborate with a diverse team and work independently.
• Tackle maintenance tasks and preventative projects as required.
• Be flexible with shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Physical role

General building maintenance

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Strong problem solving

Effective communication

Education

No official qualification required

Tools

Carpentry tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Mantra on Jolimont is located in the heart of Melbourne’s sporting and entertainment precinct, with the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park and Hisense Arena all within walking distance. The property is a compact 8-level building offering a range of accommodations, including studio, one and two bedroom apartments, onsite dining at Boundary Line Bar & Kitchen and heated pool and spa for guests to enjoy. There is much to see and do in Melbourne - you just need to decide which festivals, restaurants, bars, arts or sports events you will attend on your days off!

Purpose

As Maintenance Assistant, you will be the master of all trades, prepared to take on any maintenance, repair, paint job 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

Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.

Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.