Maintenance Handyperson

TFE Hotels Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth & Accredited Learning

Hotel & Dining Discounts

Global Opportunities

Everyday Savings

Wellbeing Support

Flexibility & Leave

Strong Culture

Job summary

TFE Hotels is seeking a skilled Handy Person to join the Adina Hotel Melbourne Southbank maintenance team. You will perform general and preventative maintenance across hotel facilities, ensuring safe, reliable and welcoming environments for guests and staff.

You will collaborate with hotel departments, respond to maintenance requests, and carry out tasks with a hands-on, problem-solving approach while upholding high standards of workmanship and safety across the property.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or related trade is required/advantageous.
• Current White Card (where required).
• Workplace Health & Safety training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance across hotel facilities and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Inspect hotel facilities to identify maintenance requirements, safety hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks in accordance with operational priorities.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and organised condition.
• Liaise with hotel departments to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal impact on the guest experience.
• Accurately record completed maintenance works and report outstanding issues as required.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and relevant legislative standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Independent worker

Education

Trade qualification in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration or related trade

White Card

WH&S training advantageous

Job description

About TFE Hotels

At TFE Hotels, we're proud to be one of Australia's leading global hospitality groups. With 80+ hotels, 12+ brands and operations across 11+ countries, we combine local spirit with international opportunity. We're passionate about people and the experiences we create together, where individuality is celebrated and collaboration comes naturally. Here, you'll be supported to grow, learn and make a real impact with the tools, development and benefits to help you thrive.

The Property

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant entertainment and arts precinct, the hotel is an architecturally striking landmark—recognised as the city’s first cross-laminated timber build—blending sustainability with contemporary design. With 220 spacious studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and proactive maintenance professional to join our Maintenance team as a Handy Person at Adina Hotel Melbourne Southbank.

You'll help keep our hotels operating at their best by maintaining safe, reliable and welcoming environments for guests and team members. Through proactive problem solving and technical expertise, you'll play an important role in supporting every guest experience.

Working across the hotel, you'll help ensure our facilities continue to operate efficiently while maintaining the high standards our guests expect.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, repairs and preventative maintenance across hotel facilities and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Inspect hotel facilities to identify maintenance requirements, safety hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks in accordance with operational priorities.
• Maintain tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and organised condition.
• Liaise with hotel departments to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal impact on the guest experience.
• Accurately record completed maintenance works and report outstanding issues as required.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and relevant legislative standards.

Skills & Experience

• Passion for maintaining safe, functional and well-presented hotel facilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Ability to diagnose maintenance issues and determine appropriate solutions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across hotel departments.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety, risk management and safe work practices.
• Flexibility to respond to operational priorities, including after‑hours call‑outs or weekend work where required.
• Previous experience in building maintenance, facilities management, trade services or a similar environment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment and maintenance machinery.
• General knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance and basic repair techniques.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and professionalism.

Qualifications, Certifications & Licenses

• Current White Card (where required).
• Workplace Health & Safety training is advantageous.
• Trade qualification in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration or a related trade is advantageous.
• Relevant trade licence (where required).

The Benefits

At TFE Hotels, we believe work should feel good for our guests and for our people. This is a place where you can be yourself, feel supported and build a career that grows as you do.

• Career Growth & Accredited Learning: We are the first employer in ANZ to offer accredited learning pathways, our Learn, Earn & Grow approach can support further education and university opportunities while you work.
• Hotel & Dining Discounts: Enjoy exclusive accommodation and dining discounts across our hotels and brands.
• Global Opportunities: With 80+ hotels, 12+ brands and operations across 11+ countries, access exciting career opportunities, travel experiences and opportunities across our global network.
• Everyday Savings: Unlock discounts on groceries, shopping, entertainment, travel and everyday essentials to help your money go further.
• Wellbeing Support: Access wellbeing resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services and support designed to help you thrive at work and beyond.
• Flexibility & Leave: Take the time you need to recharge, celebrate life's important moments and focus on what matters most, with Birthday Leave, Parental Leave, Purchased Leave and Life Leave, designed to support you at every stage of life.
• Strong Culture: Be heard in a flat, collaborative culture where individuality is celebrated, ideas are welcomed and people achieve more together.