Handyperson

About the role 

Keeping our hotel running smoothly is vital to our guests’ experience. As part of the InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula maintenance team, you will keep everything looking sharp and running like clockwork. You will be responsible for simple daily and adhoc repairs to forward thinking preventative maintenance for the days ahead. You will be required to performance preventative maintenance for the precinct’s equipment and facilities to ensure they operate efficiently, which will include minor repairs, maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, and lighting. With naturally high standards to support our own, you will approach every task with dedication and pride.  

Every day is different, but you will mostly be: 

• Repairing, replacing, and refurbishing items around the hotel. 

• Taking responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside of the precinct. 

What we need from you: 

• You will have at least one year of maintenance or repair work under your belt. 

• Good all-round knowledge of maintenance procedures, preferably within the hospitality industry, hotels/ resorts or similar environments (hospitals, schools, aged care facility, shopping centres, etc.) is highly advantageous. 

• Experience in all or some of the following would be helpful: air conditioning, door lock systems, painting, tiling, plumbing and general furniture repairs.

• Ability to communicate and work together with people across all departments. 

• Ability to maintain high and consistent standards.

• Excellent organisational skills and grooming standards.

• Availability to work 7-day roster which includes some evenings, weekends and public holidays and work later finishes (7:00pm). 

• Full Australian working rights. 

What you can expect from us: 

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

HG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

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