Hotel Maintenance Technician - Keep Guests Safe

ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ibis Budget Auckland Central is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the hotel team with day-to-day upkeep of the building, plant, equipment and fittings. The role covers painting, building maintenance and general handyman tasks to keep the property safe, functional and welcoming for guests.

You will liaise with the Hotel Manager to prioritise work in guest rooms and public areas, complete tasks quickly, and suggest improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a similar industry; experience in the hotel or tourism industry is preferred but not required.
• Trade qualifications are preferred but not essential.
• Working knowledge of building compliance, risk management, and a passion for environmental sustainability.
• Hands‑on approach required—this is not an administrative role
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to think effectively, logically, and resourcefully.
• Demonstrates responsibility, self‑motivation, and proactivity, while consistently bringing a positive attitude to the hotel team.
• Have rights to Work in New Zealand

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Hotel Manager to maintain, using safe working practices, the building, plant, equipment, fixtures and fittings to protect the asset and ensure it remains a functional, pleasant and safe environment for all guests, contractors, visitors and other employees.
• Liaise with the Hotel Manager regarding all work in guest rooms and public areas to ensure out of order areas of the hotel are brought back to use as soon as possible.
• Complete all tasks where possible within a 15 minutes time frame of receiving the request
• Report back to the Manager on Duty or Front Office the completion or delay, of any task that is guest related.
• Suggest any improvements that could be made to improve existing service or procedures, log and inform the Hotel Manager of any service or system problems.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Trade qualifications

Building compliance

Hands-on

Problem solving

NZ work rights

Job description

ibis Budget Auckland Central is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the hotel team with day-to-day upkeep of the building, plant, equipment and fittings. The role covers painting, building maintenance and general handyman tasks to keep the property safe, functional and welcoming for guests.

You will liaise with the Hotel Manager to prioritise work in guest rooms and public areas, complete tasks quickly, and suggest improvements.