Hotel Maintenance Technician - Hands-On Role with Growth

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Waterford; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts across the group

On-site gym & fitness assessment

Employee uniforms

Meals during shifts

Education & training assistance

Onsite Carpark

2nd night free for two-night bookings

Job summary

Neville Hotel Group is seeking a dedicated General Maintenance Operative for The Tower Hotel in Waterford City. You will support day-to-day upkeep through planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for guests and staff.

The role covers plumbing, electrical, decorating, tiling and carpentry, with a hands-on, proactive approach and the ability to work under pressure. On-site responsibilities include coordinating with hotel departments to meet standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance role, ideally within a hotel or similar environment.
• Good working knowledge of general maintenance skills including plumbing, electrics, decorating, tiling and carpentry.
• Be enthusiastic, motivated and able to work well under pressure.
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Demonstrate attention to detail and maintain high standards.
• Able to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Communicate professionally with guests, management and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Completing general maintenance tasks throughout the hotel, both internally and externally.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
• Carrying out reactive repairs promptly to ensure minimum disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Plumbing repairs including toilets, showers, sinks and general fixtures.
• Basic electrical tasks including changing spotlights, fittings and transformers.
• Painting, decorating and general repair work.
• Basic carpentry and joinery repairs, including furniture, fixtures and doors.
• Assisting with mechanical and electrical planned maintenance duties.
• Identifying and reporting maintenance issues across the property.
• Working closely with all hotel departments to ensure maintenance requests are completed efficiently.
• Ensuring procedures and protocols are followed to the highest quality.
• Complying with hotel security procedures, fire regulations, and all health & safety legislation.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Decorating

Health & Safety

Communication

Job description

Neville Hotel Group is seeking a dedicated General Maintenance Operative for The Tower Hotel in Waterford City. You will support day-to-day upkeep through planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring a safe, comfortable environment for guests and staff.

The role covers plumbing, electrical, decorating, tiling and carpentry, with a hands-on, proactive approach and the ability to work under pressure. On-site responsibilities include coordinating with hotel departments to meet standards.