Maintenance Technician

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Accor’s Mövenpick Hotel Auckland is seeking a hands on Maintenance Technician to assist the Chief Engineer with daily upkeep of the building, plant and fittings in guest rooms and public areas. The role covers painting, basic building maintenance and general handyman tasks, with a target to complete tasks within 15 minutes and to report progress on guest related work. Emphasise safety, compliance and sustainability in your application, and show how you solve problems, stay proactive, and bring a positive, team oriented attitude. Requirements include at least one year in maintenance, NZ work rights, and a hands on mindset; trade qualifications are a plus but not essential. Tailor your CV to highlight on site experience, guest facing outcomes, and willingness to grow through Accor Academy.

Company Description

Nestled in the heart of Auckland’s CBD, Mövenpick Hotel offers an exceptional location, vibrant Food & Beverage concepts, and BODA Restaurant, where Aotearoa produce meets bold Korean flavors in an unforgettable dining experience. Mövenpick Hotel Auckland blends modern elegance with Swiss hospitality, offering 207 stylishly appointed rooms designed for comfort and relaxation.

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Job Description

Mövenpick Hotel 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 Chief Engineer 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 Chief Engineer 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 Chief Engineer 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 Chief Engineer of any service or system problems. 

Qualifications

• 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 Mövenpick Hotel with Accor? 
Accor isn't just about developing your career; it's also about helping you enjoy it too. We believe in rewarding your achievements with a range of exciting employee benefits and programs.

Just to name a few:

• Learn your Way & Typsy - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Dry Cleaning of Uniform
• Diverse and inclusive work culture
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

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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