Village Handy Person (Qualified) - InterContinental Great Barrier Reef

InterContinental Hotels Group; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort is looking for a dedicated maintenance team member to ensure the upkeep of their properties. Responsibilities include performing repairs such as painting and plumbing, and assisting with property maintenance. Ideal candidates should have relevant industry knowledge and be physically fit to handle various tasks. The position offers fantastic staff facilities and career development opportunities in a stunning tropical island environment.

Benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Staff activities calendar

Career development opportunities

myBenefits program

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and professional team player.
• Ability to exceed guest expectations.
• Effective in completing maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upkeep the Hayman Village properties.
• Perform basic repairs including painting and plumbing.
• Assist with property checks and safety procedures.

Skills

Relevant industry knowledge or trade background

Ability to complete repairs (painting, plumbing, etc.)

Landscaping or gardening experience

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

The InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will immerse you in the wonders of the Whitsundays, working in a five-star luxury environment which offers amazing career growth opportunities, professional training & development and provides a one-of-a-kind experience living and working in a tropical island paradise. We pride ourselves on a diverse and family friendly environment, and welcome applicants with primary school aged children as our island offers a State Primary School.

Your day to day

Keeping our Hayman village running smoothly is vital to our staff's experience – as part of the Village team you’ll be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Hayman Village. With naturally high standards to support our own, you’ll approach every task with devotion and pride. Your day to day will include basic repairs including but not limited to painting, plumbing, plastering, tiling and cabinetry as required from property to property. You will also be assisting with the upkeep of each property and common areas including pools, organising supplies and completion of weekly property checks in line with the preventative maintenance program and work health safety procedures.

What we need from you

We are seeking enthusiastic and professional team players who know how to deliver great service and exceed guest expectations. The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant industry knowledge or a trade related background.
• Can complete repairs including but not limited to painting, plumbing, plastering, tiling and cabinetry.
• Landscaping or gardening experience highly desirable.
• Physical fitness– you’ll be on your feet most of the day and will need to bend and kneel a lot.

What we offer

• World class Staff Facilities including excellent Subsidised Accommodation with dedicated facilities including a pool, beach area, two gyms, bar, buffet diner, laundry, movie room, corner store and sports fields
• An exciting and ever-changing Staff Activities Calendar filled with an abundance of recreational activities such as tennis, yoga, meditation, hikes, markets, crafts and much more.
• Extensive Career Development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional development including multi-hire programs, skills training, and optional courses.
• IHG Australia’s myBenefits program including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts from over 400 of Australia and New Zealand’s most popular retailers.

How to Apply

To find out more information regarding living & working on Hayman Island, please visit: https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Work-Live-Explore-Look-Book.pdf

If you would like to join InterContinental Hayman Island Resort’s team, we would love to hear from you. Please visit https://haymanisland.intercontinental.com/careers/ or click the ‘Apply Now’

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