Maintenance Assistant

Accor Apartments & Realty; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty in Mackay Regional, Australia, is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Assistant to tackle a wide range of tasks from basic carpentry to plumbing and electrical work, ensuring the property remains safe, clean, and inviting.

You will work with a diverse team, handle preventative maintenance, and respond quickly to issues, including weekends and public holidays when required. No formal qualification is needed; a proactive, dependable attitude is valued above all.

Qualifications

• Physical role requiring a get‑up‑and‑go attitude.
• Experience in general building maintenance; basic carpentry, plumbing or electrical.
• Strong problem-solving and onsite communication.
• Able to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all rooms, amenities, and communal spaces are well-maintained.
• Collaborate with team and work independently.
• Address challenges with innovative solutions.
• Perform maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Physical work

General maintenance

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Communication

Dependable/ punctual

Weekend/holiday availability

Job description

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 escalated (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