Grounds and Facilities Assistant

JobSpace; Taupo; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Taupo is seeking a Grounds and Facilities Assistant to support the daily maintenance of hotel grounds and facilities. You will perform groundskeeping, general maintenance tasks, and assist with pool and spa upkeep to ensure guest safety and a memorable stay.

The role emphasizes hands-on work across gardening, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment operation, with opportunities to contribute to a hospitable guest experience. Weekend and holiday shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in gardening, groundskeeping, landscaping, or similar outdoor maintenance role.
• Strong practical skills across general building maintenance, or plumbing, or electrical, or mechanical work.
• Commitment to health, safety, and maintaining high work standards.
• Hands-on team player with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and respond quickly to maintenance needs.
• Available to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel grounds, gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas to a high standard.
• Perform general maintenance repairs and upkeep, including basic painting, plumbing, carpentry, and repair work.
• Operate maintenance and gardening equipment safely and report faults promptly.
• Assist with pool and spa testing and maintenance for guest safety and enjoyment.

Skills

Gardening/Groundskeeping experience

Job description

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Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! You are responsible for the general work order maintenance work assigned by your superior, or assisting the Engineering department's maintenance team in completing other maintenance work. As a Grounds and Facilities Assistant, you're not just responsible for ensuring the normal operation of hotel equipment – you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Grounds & Garden Maintenance: Maintain the hotel grounds, gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas to a high standard, ensuring the property is presented beautifully at all times.
• Hands-On Maintenance: Carry out general maintenance repairs and general upkeep across the hotel, including basic painting, plumbing, carpentry, and repair work to help keep the property in excellent condition.
• Equipment & Asset Maintenance: Operate maintenance and gardening equipment safely, reporting faults promptly and ensuring all tools are used and stored correctly.
• Pool & Spa Maintenance: Assist with swimming pool and spa testing and maintenance to support guest safety and enjoyment.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Previous experience in gardening, or groundskeeping, or landscaping, or similar outdoor maintenance role.
• Strong practical skills across general building maintenance, or plumbing, or electrical, or mechanical work.
• Commitment to health, safety, and maintaining high work standards.
• A hands-on team player with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and respond quickly to maintenance needs.
• Available to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests— we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical. Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.