Maintenance Technician

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ibis Budget Auckland Central seeks a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support hotel operations across 144 rooms. The role covers painting, maintenance and handyman duties, working with the Hotel Manager to keep facilities safe and functional and restore areas quickly, often within 15 minutes of a request. You will update the Manager on Duty or Front Office and suggest improvements while upholding safety and sustainability. Requirements: at least 1 year in maintenance, hotel experience preferred, trade qualifications a plus, NZ work rights. To apply, show practical problem solving, reliability and a proactive customer-focused mindset, plus the ability to work onsite in a fast paced hospitality setting with alignment to Accor benefits and a diverse team.

Company Description

ibis Budget Auckland Central, located just off Queen Street in the heart of Auckland's CBD, is a compact yet vibrant hotel, positioned close to Auckland's main hub for business, shopping, and dining. The hotel's prime location makes it popular with both short-term corporate travelers and leisure guests, along with residents opting for extended stays. With 144 comfortable rooms, stretched across 18 floors, featuring balconies and kitchenette facilities we are currently recruiting for a passionate and motivated individual to join the team as our Maintenance Technician.

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Job Description

ibis Budget is looking for a Maintenance Technician to assist the hotel team in the day-to-day operation of the maintenance requirements of the hotel. 

This diverse role encompasses varying degrees of trade including painting, building maintenance or general handyman duties.

• Assisting the Hotel Manager to maintain, using safe working practices, the building, plant, equipment, fixtures and fittings to protect the asset and ensure it remains a functional, pleasant and safe environment for all guests, contractors, visitors and other employees. 
• Liaise with the Hotel Manager regarding all work in guest rooms and public areas to ensure out of order areas of the hotel are brought back to use as soon as possible. 
• Complete all tasks where possible within a 15 minutes time frame of receiving the request
• Report back to the Manager on Duty or Front Office the completion or delay, of any task that is guest related.
• Suggest any improvements that could be made to improve existing service or procedures, log and inform the Hotel Manager of any service or system problems. 

Qualifications

Whilst talent and attitude are our primary requirements, you also have:

• At least 1 year of experience in maintenance or a similar industry; experience in the hotel or tourism industry is preferred but not required.
• Trade qualifications are preferred but not essential.
• Working knowledge of building compliance, risk management, and a passion for environmental sustainability.
• Hands-on approach required—this is not an administrative role
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think effectively, logically, and resourcefully.
• Demonstrates responsibility, self-motivation, and proactivity, while consistently bringing a positive attitude to the hotel team.
• Have rights to Work in New Zealand

Additional Information

Why join Ibis Budget Auckland Central?

ibis Budget Auckland Central isn't just about developing your career; it's also about helping you enjoy it too. We believe in building a career you’ll love – join us and you’ll receive a range of exciting employee benefits and programs.

Just to name a few:

• Your Accor loyalty card entitles you to discounted hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments worldwide.
• Learn Your Way - access to learn as you earn!
• Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
• Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor

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.

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Apply now to be a part of ibis Budget Auckland Central's dynamic team and make your mark!