Maintenance Handy person - The Langham, Sydney

Careers - Langham Hospitality Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Personal development opportunities

Lunch and laundry

Discounts on dining & accommodation

Complimentary room nights

Rewards and recognition programmes

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &健康

Job summary

The Langham Sydney is seeking a dedicated and skilled full-time Handyperson to join our Engineering team. You will perform general maintenance, minor repairs, painting, electrical work, plumbing and equipment care to uphold our luxury standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in hospitality maintenance, basic electrical/plumbing knowledge, and good communication skills. Weekend availability and a trade qualification are highly regarded as part of your profile.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance or handyperson role, ideally within hospitality.
• Engineering studies or graduates.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Trade qualification will be highly regarded.
• Able to work on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair caulked, grouted, wood and masonry surfaces.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and basic repairs (lighting, wallpaper, plumbing).
• Coordinate with departments on status and estimated repair times.
• Inspect machinery spaces and report anomalies to the Maintenance/ Duty Manager.
• Initiate cleaning for balcony furniture and sandstone tiles.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyperson

Communication skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Weekend availability

Engineering studies

Hospitality experience

Trade qualification

Education

Engineering studies (pursuing)

Trade qualification (highly regarded)

Tools

Electrical skills

Plumbing basics

Job description

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

The Langham, Sydney is the city's most exclusive harbourside address. Nestled in the city's Rocks district, The Langham, Sydney boasts the largest guestrooms in Sydney, including opening windows and balconies. Guests enjoy sweeping western harbour views, and a tranquil yet convenient proximity to some of Sydney's most iconic experiences. The Langham, Sydney invites our guests to experience elegance redefined at Sydney's ultimate hotel experience of unsurpassed luxury and opulence.

We are recognised for our:

• Outstanding five-star luxury hotel accommodation
• Residential-style event spaces
• One-of-a-kind and sought after dining experiences
• Sydney's most renowned Day Spa
• Excellent leisure facilities, including a fully equipped Health Club, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and steam rooms

The Langham Sydney is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled full-time Handyperson to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a hands-on approach and experience in general maintenance, including minor repairs, painting, electrical, plumbing, and equipment care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair caulked, grouted, wood and masonry surfaces.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete work requests such as replacing light bulbs, patching wallpaper, basic plumbing etc, to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
• Liaise with and maintain communication with all departments concerning status, estimated repair time and completion of all maintenance and repair work.
• Visually check all machinery spaces and report any anomalies to the Maintenance Manager or in his absence to the Duty Manager.
• Initiate and carry out a cleaning procedure to balcony furniture and sandstone tiles and coping.

Skills and Experiences

• Previous experience in a maintenance or handyperson role, ideally within hospitality
• Studying engineering or engineering graduates
• Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Trade Qualification will be highly regarded
• Able to work on the weekends

Benefits

In return for your specialised service to our clients and dedication to our hotel, you will receive:

• A competitive salary and Sales incentive plan
• Personal development opportunities with global reach
• Complimentary lunch daily and laundry
• Discounts on dining & accommodation and Spa
• Complimentary room nights at our sister hotels globally
• Reward and recognition programmes that celebrate colleague contributions
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellbeing initiatives and wellness activities

Presentation & Grooming - As part of the luxury hospitality industry, high standards of personal presentation, grooming and hygiene are important and are expected throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Langham, Sydney is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected.