Maintenance Assistant

Accor Apartments & Realty; Queensland; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor Apartments & Realty in Queensland is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to handle a range of upkeep tasks, from repairs to preventative maintenance, ensuring the property stays in top condition. You will be hands-on, able to work independently or with a team, and ready to adapt to busy shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

No formal qualifications required, but practical skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Physical role with a proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance.
• Experience in general maintenance: carpentry, plumbing or electrical; no cert required.
• Strong problem solving and clear communication with managers, guests and contractors.

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

Get-up-and-go attitude

General maintenance skills

Problem solving

Communication with all levels

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