Maintenance Officer - Cairns

YHA Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free stays across network

Team training opportunities

Discounts across YHA network

Growth and development

Job summary

YHA Australia seeks a Maintenance Officer to support the Property Manager, Maintenance Supervisor and National Facilities team in keeping our properties at the highest standard.

You will conduct inspections, coordinate with the facilities team on project works, and maintain critical assets like pools, records, and safety reports, with a hands-on approach in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance, facilities, retail or commercial property management environments.
• Broad handyperson and maintenance knowledge to work unsupervised and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Performing thorough weekly building and facility inspections (or daily inspections as requested).
• Liaising with Property Manager/Building & Facilities Manager for project works, preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Maintaining the swimming pool, including testing and dosing chemical levels (where applicable).
• Completing and maintaining inspection, safety, and maintenance reports and records.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Facilities management

Handyman skills

Job description

At YHA Australia, we provide affordable, quality accommodation with purpose. We're committed to creating a more open and welcoming world where connections thrive and experiences matter. As a Certified B Corp organisation, YHA is committed to responsible business practices that benefit people and the planet

What sets us apart? We're a membership-based social enterprise. Our profits go straight back into improving our properties and creating positive social, cultural and environmental impact.

Our network spans 20 uniquely characterful properties across Australia, from the rooftop views of Sydney Harbour YHA to historic cells at Fremantle Prison to eco-retreats nestled in National Parks, like Pittwater, and beachside beauties in Byron Bay and Port Elliot.

YHA Cairns Central is ideally situated in the bustling centre of Cairns, boasting 209 beds across 59 rooms, all set in a relaxed ambiance with expansive outdoor living areas and verdant tropical flora. It's an excellent base for venturing into the extraordinary convergence of two World Heritage wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Immerse yourself in the reef's dazzling marine life through scuba diving or snorkelling, unveiling the breathtaking coral habitats. Meanwhile, Mission Beach provides a perpetual summer atmosphere in a tranquil coastal town, renowned for sightings of the rare cassowary.

What you'll get to do

The Maintenance Officer works closely with the Property Manager, Maintenance Supervisor and our National Facilities team to ensure our properties are maintained and presented in the highest possible standard. This position will see you;

• Performing thorough weekly building and facility inspections (or daily inspections as requested)
• Liaising with the Property Manager or Building & Facilities Manager to conduct project works, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance
• Maintaining the swimming pool, including testing and dosing chemical levels (where applicable)
• Completing and maintaining inspection, safety, and maintenance reports and records

This will suit someone with experience in maintenance, facilities, retail or commercial property management style environments. You'll have a broad handyperson (handyman / handywoman) / maintenance knowledge and skill set, with the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. The person in this role will be on their feet most of the day so physical fitness is a must!

Our Values

Our values are at the heart of our organisation and the foundation of our culture. They are our compass, guiding our decisions and actions.

Collaborate, listen and connect

Care for people and planet

What's in it for you

• Travel Perks:Free stays across our network – because we love travel as much as our members do!
• Team Adventures:Opportunities to visit other locations for team building and training
• Discounts:Access to benefits at various stores and across the YHA network
• Growth:Professional development and career opportunities throughout YHA
• Cultural Flexibility:Swap standard public holidays for ones that have personal meaning
• Wellbeing Support:For you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program:Know someone great? We reward successful candidate referrals