General Maintenance Hand

Hotel Grand Chancellor; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation discounts

Food & Beverage discounts

Star Card incentive programme

Chancellor Anniversary Nights

Job summary

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland is seeking a practical, hands-on General Maintenance Hand to keep our two Auckland properties running smoothly. You will report to the Maintenance Manager and handle repairs, painting touch-ups, equipment checks, and respond to guest maintenance requests.

Ideally you have skills in plastering, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and a basic understanding of electrical systems, HVAC, and BMS.

Qualifications

• Enjoy fixing things and solving problems.
• Comfort with manual labour and physically demanding tasks.
• Able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks safely within the designated trade.
• Respond to and log maintenance requests and sign off work.
• Assist with mechanical systems maintenance and HVAC/BMS checks.

Skills

Maintenance practices

Problem solving

Time management

Independent working

Team collaboration

Tools

HVAC systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Job description

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Hotel Grand Chancellor – Auckland, North Island

Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland is part of the Grand Hotels International group, with properties across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Known for quality accommodation, friendly service, and excellent facilities, we take pride in delivering outstanding guest experiences.

We’re looking for a practical, hands-on General Maintenance Hand to keep things running smoothly across our two Auckland properties: Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland (Wellesley St.)and The Chancellor on Hobson.

About the role

You will report to our Maintenance Manager and take care of a variety of tasks, from fixing minor repairs to supporting essential building systems. This role is varied, encompassing tasks such as painting touch-ups, plastering, inspection of building equipment, checking refrigeration equipment, pumps, AHU's and electronic door locks,general maintenance duties, and responding to guest maintenance requests as required throughout the day.

Key responsibilities include

Performing all tasks within the designated trade safely and responsibly.

Responding to and resolving maintenance requests, including logging and signing off work requests in the computer system.

Assisting with maintenance of mechanical systems and performing scheduled checks to ensure compliance with building warrant of fitness requirements.

Recording meter and plant readings on the daily log sheet at the start of each shift.

Managing the hotel’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems during solo shifts, and contacting and liaising with management and contractors where necessary.

About you

You will be someone who enjoys fixing things, solving problems, and getting the job done right. Ideally, you will have:

A strong understanding of maintenance practices.

General skills in plastering, painting, plumbing, and basic carpentry

An understanding of electrical systems, HVAC, and Building Management Systems (BMS)

Good time management and the ability to juggle tasks

A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to contribute where needed

Comfort with manual labour and physically demanding tasks

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team

Flexibility to work weekends on a regular basis and/or shift hours if required

A clean NZ driver's license (preferred, but not essential)

Knowledge of the health and Safety at Work Act 2015

What we offer our employees

Accommodation discounts at Grand Chancellor hotels in New Zealand and Australia

Food & Beverage discounts at Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland

Reward and recognition programs, including Chancellor Anniversary Nights and our Star Card incentive programme.