Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant

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An experienced painter is sought for a fixed-term three-month contract with The Hermitage Hotel’s Maintenance team to maintain guest rooms and staff areas. You need at least six months’ professional painting experience in commercial or residential settings, knowledge of paints and wall coverings, and the ability to plan and deliver high-quality finishes with strong safety practices. The role runs 7am to 5pm, weekends included, with rotating on-call shifts. A full clean NZ Driver’s license is required. Benefits include competitive pay, Mt Cook accommodation, staff discounts, and after eight weeks hotel activity access. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase painting experience, safety, and visa eligibility for a NZ work visa and your availability for the term.

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Our Maintenance team is a key factor in ensuring guests have a comfortable room to return to after a day of exploring the unique outdoor environment, or simply relax in a peaceful and beautiful part of the world.
We are looking for an experienced painter to join our Hotel Maintenance team on a fixed-term three-month contract. This role involves painting and maintaining guest rooms, staff accommodation, and support buildings throughout The Hermitage Hotel.
Applications are welcome from candidates on a valid New Zealand work visa, including Working Holiday Visa holders, provided they have previous painting experience and are available for the duration of the contract.

What you will be doing
• Internal & external painting, completing to a high-quality finish across hotel, lodge, motels and staff accommodations other areas to meet hotel standards
• Applying your knowledge of different paints, solvents, adhesives, as well as different types of wall hanging papers and vinyl to ensure the best results are delivered for interiors and exteriors.
• Operating and maintaining all tools and machinery as outlined in department SOPs
• Planning and prioritizing jobs to ensure time limits are met
• Ensuring a high standard of health, safety and hygiene is maintained
• Carrying out any other general maintenance duties as directed
• Working 7am-5pm including weekends.
• Rotating on call shifts outside of regular hours to respond to emergencies
What you will bring to the role
• Minimum six months experience as a professional painter in commercial or residential property.
• Prior experience in property maintenance is desired
• A confident and safe driver, you hold a full clean NZ Driver’s license or international equivalent
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• Friendly, outgoing, and professional, with excellent communication skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize
• A strong desire to strive for excellence
The role and benefits
• Fulltime, permanent position, minimum 80 hours per fortnight, working 7am - 5pm
• Pay range is $32.00 - $37.00 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel after eight weeks service
• Generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for Friends and Family after eight weeks service
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views – a short and remarkable commute to work
• Accommodation at reasonable rent including power, and Wi-Fi.