Maintenance & Handyperson Services

Vision Hotels; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady part-time hours

Variety every day

Friendly team

Location Cairns

Job summary

Vision Hotels’ Oceanfront Hotel Cairns is seeking a reliable Maintenance Person/Handyman for a part-time role (25–35 hours per week). You will perform general repairs across the hotel, guest rooms, common areas and outdoor spaces to keep the property well maintained and welcoming for guests.

If you enjoy fixing things and take pride in quality workmanship, you’ll fit in with a friendly team. You should be comfortable working independently or with others, have basic tools, and hold Australian

Qualifications

• Experience in general property maintenance or handyman work.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Handle minor plumbing, routine air conditioning maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Keep painted surfaces looking fresh with touch-ups and repainting as needed.
• Respond quickly and professionally to maintenance requests from guests and staff.
• Report larger issues and help coordinate licensed trades when needed.

Skills

General repairs

Preventative maintenance

Plumbing basics

Painting

Customer service

Job description

Maintenance Person / Handyman - Part-Time

Oceanfront Hotel Cairns | Vision Hotels | 25-35 hours per week

About us

Oceanfront Hotel Cairns is part of Vision Hotels. We're looking for a reliable, skilled handyman to keep the hotel in top shape and help give our guests a great stay.

The role

This is a part-time position of 25 to 35 hours per week, with extra shifts likely in peak season. You'll look after a wide range of maintenance jobs in guest rooms, common areas and outdoor spaces. If you enjoy fixing things and take pride in your work, this could be the role for you.

What you'll do

• Carry out general repairs and preventative maintenance across the hotel and grounds
• Handle minor plumbing, routine air conditioning maintenance and equipment repairs
• Keep painted surfaces looking fresh, with touch-ups and repainting as needed
• Respond quickly and professionally to maintenance requests from guests and staff
• Report larger issues and help coordinate licensed trades when needed

About you

• A positive attitude and pride in quality workmanship
• Good communication skills and a habit of fixing problems before they grow
• Comfortable working on your own and as part of a team
• Current Australian working rights. Your own basic tools and a driver's licence are a plus.

Who this role suits

This role suits someone who wants solid part-time hours and a good work-life balance. You might be semi-retired, running your own small business, or just looking for steady, flexible work. If you like staying active and solving practical problems, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you

• Steady part-time hours, with extra shifts available in peak periods
• Variety every day, so no two shifts are the same
• A friendly, supportive team
• Work in tropical Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

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