Painter & Decorator

Mercure Hotels; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercure Perth is seeking a skilled Painter and Decorator who can maintain the hotel's high aesthetic standards across guest rooms, public spaces and back-of-house areas. You will apply interior and exterior finishes, patch surfaces and help with decor touches.

You'll work hands-on with the hotel's Engineering team to schedule room turnarounds, ensure safety compliance, and provide practical maintenance solutions in a busy hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate in Painting and Decorating (or equivalent demonstrable industry experience).
• Proven experience in commercial painting and general building maintenance, ideally within hospitality, residential, or large-scale facility management.
• A positive, customer-focused attitude with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to getting things done.

Responsibilities

• Painting & Decorating: Execute high-quality interior and exterior painting, touch-ups, wallpaper application, plaster patching, and surface preparation across guest rooms, corridors, conference spaces, and dining areas.
• General Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., carpentry touch-ups, door hardware adjustments, fixture repairs, and basic tiling or caulking).
• Defect Management: Conduct regular preventative maintenance checks, identify wear-and-tear issues, and log or resolve them swiftly before they impact the guest experience.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to hotel health, safety, and fire-life-safety protocols, ensuring safe work practices when working around guests and fellow team members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the wider Engineering and Housekeeping teams to coordinate room turnarounds and scheduled refurbishments with minimal disruption to hotel operations.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Proactive

Education

Trade Certificate in Painting and Decorating

Job description

Company Description

Located in the heart of the Western Australian capital, Mercure Perth is a contemporary 4-star hotel offering quality accommodation, versatile conference facilities, and warm local hospitality. Managed by Accor, one of the world's leading hospitality groups, the property combines modern midscale comfort with convenient access to Perth’s primary commercial, retail, and entertainment hubs.

Situated on Irwin Street in the Perth CBD, the hotel is within walking distance of the Hay & Murray Street Malls, the Swan River, the Perth Mint, and public transport hubs including Perth Train Station and Elizabeth Quay.

Features 239 well-appointed guest rooms and suites designed for both corporate travelers and leisure guests, featuring high-speed Wi-Fi, ergonomic work desks, and contemporary amenities.

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Job Description

Mercure Hotel Perth is looking for a skilled, reliable, and hands-on Painter and Decorator who can also take care of general maintenance duties. In this role, you will play a crucial part in upholding our hotel’s high aesthetic standards and ensuring all guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas remain in pristine condition.

You’ll combine your trade expertise in painting and surface finishing with a practical, problem-solving approach to day-to-naire hotel maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Painting & Decorating: Execute high-quality interior and exterior painting, touch-ups, wallpaper application, plaster patching, and surface preparation across guest rooms, corridors, conference spaces, and dining areas.
• General Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., carpentry touch-ups, door hardware adjustments, fixture repairs, and basic tiling or caulking).
• Defect Management: Conduct regular preventative maintenance checks, identify wear-and-tear issues, and log or resolve them swiftly before they impact the guest experience.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to hotel health, safety, and fire-life-safety protocols, ensuring safe work practices when working around guests and fellow team members.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the wider Engineering and Housekeeping teams to coordinate room turnarounds and scheduled refurbishments with minimal disruption to hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate in Painting and Decorating (or equivalent demonstrable industry experience).
• Proven experience in commercial painting and general building maintenance, ideally within hospitality, residential, or large-scale facility management.
• A positive, customer-focused attitude with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to getting things done.

Additional Information

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