Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson

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Accor is seeking a reliable Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson for Novotel Queenstown Lakeside to maintain hotel buildings, guest rooms and public areas, performing gib stopping, carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, electrical testing and day to day repairs while working independently, particularly on weekends. You should bring broad maintenance skills, familiarity with hand and power tools, strong safety practices, solid problem solving and customer service, plus basic computer literacy for reporting. Applicants must hold a valid New Zealand visa and roles are not sponsored. For best results tailor your resume and include a cover letter, highlight weekend availability, incident reporting and collaboration with the Chief Engineer, and note interest in Accor Academy and benefits.

Company Description

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Team Member - Handyperson to join our hotel maintenance team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the hotel building, guest rooms, public areas, and surrounding facilities to a high standard, ensuring they remain fully operational, clean, safe, and comfortable for guests and staff.

Job Description

You will perform general building maintenance tasks including gib stopping, carpentry, basic plumbing, painting, and electrical testing, as well as respond to day-to-day repair and maintenance requests. The successful applicant must be capable of working independently and efficiently, particularly during weekend shifts

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities

• Inspect and report issues or damage in guest rooms and common areas; complete job sheets and updates.

• Prioritize maintenance tasks and determine when to escalate or engage external contractors if necessary.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and supplies used.

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and liaise with the Chief Engineer or Manager on Duty as needed.

• Ensure compliance with fire, health & safety, and environmental procedures in all work activities.

• Participate in continuous improvement by suggesting system and procedure enhancements.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in general building, facility, or hotel maintenance

• Broad skills in basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, gib stopping, and general repairs.

• Understanding of health and safety protocols and ability to safely use a range of hand and power tools.

• Ability to work independently, especially during weekend or rostered shifts.

• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.

• Basic computer literacy to complete job reports and incident logging.

• Applicants must hold a valid visa to work in New Zealand.  These are not sponsored roles.

Additional Information

Why work for Novotel, Queenstown?

• Staff meals provided while on shift

• Uniforms, washed and laundered daily.

• Staff Accommodation available

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!

• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!

• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide

• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus

• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Place of employment Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

• Please include a cover letter for the role applied.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.