Shift Engineer

Hyatt Centric; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary accommodation across HYH

Gym & 25m Heated Pool access

Discounted dining at Langlands

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Hyatt Centric Melbourne is seeking a Shift Engineer to ensure the hotel is well maintained and guest needs are met in line with Hyatt standards. You will operate plant machinery, perform repairs, and support the Engineering team across front and back of house areas.

This role offers development within an international company, with a rotating roster that includes weekends and public holidays in Australia. Trade qualification and 5 years in maintenance are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification is highly desirable plus 5 years in general maintenance.
• Experience in facilities maintenance is advantageous.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Team player able to collaborate and support others.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repairs across hotel facilities.
• Attend to guest and colleague requests promptly and professionally.
• Inspect public areas and monitor plant operations; perform repairs as needed.
• Assist other trades and report malfunctions.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors while ensuring safety procedures.
• Maintain a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays.

Skills

Trade qualification

Time management

Customer service

Communication

Maintenance skills

Job description

Centrally located on Downie Street in Melbourne’s Central Business District, Hyatt Centric Melbourne features 277 chic guestrooms and suites, an upscale restaurant and bar, a fitness centre, and a 25-metre indoor pool—making it the perfect launchpad for exploring Melbourne.

Langlands Restaurant & Bar on level 25 is the hotel's signature dining destination, drawing on Melbourne's food culture for a menu and drinks program suited to celebrations of every kind. The hotel is just minutes from the Docklands and Southbank precincts, close to the city's convention centres, entertainment and major sporting venues.

You are here. Now go anywhere.

About the Role:

As the Shift Engineer, you will be responsible for assisting the Engineering Department in ensuring the hotel is well maintained and guests’ needs are met in accordance with Hyatt International’s brand standards. This will be demonstrated through operating plant machinery and carrying out repairs and maintenance across both front and back of house areas. Working within a team, you will support the Engineering Assistant Manager in day-to-day operations while helping the team achieve our purpose.

This varied and dynamic role provides you with a chance to develop your trades and engineering career within an international company; either in Australia or overseas.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out a range of maintenance and repair work throughout the hotel, primarily within your core skill set, while demonstrating the flexibility to work across multiple disciplines.

Attend to all guest and colleague requests in a timely and professional manner, creating a positive first impression through every interaction.

Perform routine inspections of public areas, monitor plant operations, conduct regular plant inspections, and carry out repairs and maintenance as required.

Assist other trades in the completion of tasks and report any plant or equipment malfunctions as they arise.

Coordinate and supervise contractors where required, ensuring compliance with hotel procedures relating to guest interaction and safety.

Maintain flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

About you:

Trade qualified is highly desirable, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a general maintenance role.

Previous experience within a facilities maintenance environment would be advantageous.

Strong time management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Excellent customer service, communication and service resolution skills.

Demonstrated ability to perform a broad range of general maintenance and repair work.

A collaborative team player who is able to build positive working relationships while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Complimentary and discounted accommodation across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Complimentary use of Hotel Gym & 25m Heated Pool

Discounted dining at Langlands Restaurant and Bar

Investment in your career development through training, opportunities and mentorship

Our values of Empathy, Wellbeing, Experimentation, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged. To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt