Maintenance Assistant

Edit Hotels & Resorts; Hanmer Springs; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday off

Career growth opportunities

Rewards and recognition

Flexible working schedule

Online hospitality courses

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Edit Hotels & Resorts in Hanmer Springs is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to look after day-to-day maintenance and the upkeep of the property. The role is full-time with day shifts 8am–4:30pm, based in Hanmer Springs, South Island, NZ.

You will handle routine maintenance, communicate with other departments, and coordinate external contractors. A hands-on, reliable candidate with a Can-do approach will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance/handyman experience, preferably in a hotel or nursing home environment
• Weekend availability if required
• Mechanically sound and skilled in the use of ride-on mowing equipment
• Sound knowledge of health & safety in relation to your role
• Self-motivation and discipline, someone with passion for getting the job done to a high quality
• The ability to work without supervision
• Well groomed, personable and friendly
• Physically fit due to the nature of the role
• Reliable and honest personality

Responsibilities

• Handle routine maintenance issues of the hotel
• Maintain the building, plant, equipment, fixtures, and fittings
• Maintaining the hotel pool
• Gardening and grounds cleaning
• Communicate with hotel departments regarding maintenance needs and action accordingly
• Coordinate external contractors when required
• Be responsible for reporting hazards, incidents, and ensuring your actions do not put others at risk.
• Assist with other duties as directed by management
• Undertake repairs when necessary, including after hours due to the 24/7 nature of the hotel industry.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Handyman skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Independent worker

Reliability

Physical fitness

Tools

Ride-on mowing equipment

Job description

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Edit Hotels & Resorts – Hanmer Springs, South Island

At Edit Hotels we have a wide variety of roles, situated around the country. Our current growth phase has been strategically planned but we are always on the lookout for talented people enthusiastic about a career in hospitality. Your well-being is our top priority, along with providing you with endless career and growth opportunities, fantastic rewards and recognition, flexibility to suit your lifestyle and enjoy your birthday off!

The world is yours to explore, so join us today to start an adventure of a lifetime!

About the role

Just an hour away from Christchurch, our newly refurbished Edit Hanmer Springs, is on the hunt for a Maintenance Assistant to look after day-to-day maintenance issues and proactively maintain the upkeep of the property.

Do you have great handyman skills?Do you have great communication skills?Are you a problem solver? If you are, this role in the center of Hanmer Springs may be perfect for you!

This position is a full-time role, mainly day shifts 8-4:30pm.

Key responsibilities

• Handle routine maintenance issues of the hotel
• Maintain the building, plant, equipment, fixtures, and fittings
• Maintaining the hotel pool
• Gardening and grounds cleaning
• Communicate with hotel departments regarding maintenance needs and action accordingly
• Coordinate external contractors when required
• Be responsible for reporting hazards, incidents, and ensuring your actions do not put others at risk.
• Assist with other duties as directed by management
• Undertake repairs when necessary, including after hours due to the 24/7 nature of the hotel industry.

Requirements for this role include

• Previous maintenance/handyman experience, preferably in a hotel or nursing home environment
• Weekend availability if required
• Mechanically sound and skilled in the use of ride-on mowing equipment
• Sound knowledge of health & safety in relation to your role
• Self-motivation and discipline, someone with passion for getting the job done to a high quality
• The ability to work without supervision
• Well groomed, personable and friendly
• Physically fit due to the nature of the role
• Reliable and honest personality

NZ Citizen, Resident, or holder of a valid NZ work permit

What we offer at Edit Hotels:

• Paid Birthday off
• Endless career and growth opportunities
• Fantastic rewards and recognition initiatives
• Flexible working schedule to suit your lifestyle
• Free access to hundreds of online Hospitality courses
• A variety of amazing corporate discounts

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