Hotel Maintenance Technician: Upkeep & Safety

Hilton; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Auckland is seeking a Handy-Person to join our Hotels team. You’ll perform general maintenance across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities, ensuring the hotel stays in excellent condition.

You’ll carry out preventative maintenance, assist with plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting tasks and keep accurate records. A hands-on, customer-facing approach is essential, with availability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience, preferably within a hotel, hospitality, or customer-focused environment.
• Strong practical skills across general building maintenance, or plumbing, or electrical, or mechanical work.
• A hands-on team player with good analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently.
• Strong sense of responsibility, teamwork, professionalism, and learning ability.
• Active and motivated in work, with a good sense of service.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, safe work practices, and hazard identification, with a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace for guests and team members.
• Available to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs across guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house facilities to ensure the hotel remains in excellent condition.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance programmes to minimise downtime and ensure all equipment and facilities operate efficiently.
• Assist with minor plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting, and decorating work, maintaining high standards across the property.
• Regularly inspect hotel equipment, plant, and facilities, identifying and resolving maintenance issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work completed and communicate any issues or follow‑up requirements to the Maintenance Manager.
• Follow all health, safety, fire, and security procedures, ensuring a safe environment for guests, team members, and contractors.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining fire panels, sprinklers, emergency lighting, fire pumps, and other critical safety systems.
• Work closely with all hotel departments, responding promptly to maintenance requests and supporting the delivery of exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist with special projects and provide maintenance support across the hotel as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Continuous Development: participate in ongoing learning and process improvement.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical

Problem solving

Teamwork

Health & safety

Flexibility

Job description

Hilton Auckland is seeking a Handy-Person to join our Hotels team. You’ll perform general maintenance across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities, ensuring the hotel stays in excellent condition.

You’ll carry out preventative maintenance, assist with plumbing, electrical, mechanical, painting tasks and keep accurate records. A hands-on, customer-facing approach is essential, with availability to work weekends and holidays.