Hotel Handyperson

**First time advertised in 10 years.**

The Urban Newtown is an 81 room industrial studio hotel located in the heart of Sydney's Inner West suburb of Newtown.

We are looking for a part-time Handyperson who enjoys completing a variety of tasks each day. This role requires you to maintain the building and ensure a pleasant and safe environment for all guests, visitors and colleagues.

**Our handyperson shift is 8am - 4pm. We can be flexible on the days you work however working on Friday is a must.**

**Hours per week range from 30 - 38 hours depending on our occupancy and project works.**

**Rate of pay is $33.00 per hour or $38.00 depending on trade experience, plus usual penalties.**

**Car allowance available to compensate trips to suppliers e.g. Bunnings**

Reporting to the Hotel Management, this role is responsible for:

- Completing general repairs and maintenance as well as preventative maintenance throughout the hotel.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained, used, and stored correctly.
- Carry out maintenance requirements and follow up as scheduled by the Property management System (PMS).
- Plan and complete preventative maintenance such in room painting.
- Stocked and well organized workshop

**Qualifications**

We are looking for someone driven that has the.
- The drive to seek and repair issues without prompting.
- The ability to work both unsupervised and in a team environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good organizational and multitasking skills

What's in the job:

- Perform routine and emergency maintenance tasks.
- Check guest rooms for any issues (e.g., broken fixtures, lights, or furniture) and ensure everything is in working order before guest arrival.
- Ensure the hotel’s public areas, corridors, and exterior are well-maintained (e.g., cleaning gutters, repairing door locks, patching walls).
- Carry out regular inspections and preventive maintenance on appliances, heating/cooling systems, plumbing, and electrical equipment to avoid larger problems.
- Monitor and maintain an inventory of tools, supplies, and parts required for hotel repairs and upkeep.
- Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety standards and hotel policies, keeping up with fire safety, emergency exits, and safety signage.
- Managing multiple tasks efficiently, demonstrating exceptional time management.
- Responding promptly to maintenance emergencies, ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests and staff.
- Communicating effectively with guests and team members, contributing to a positive work environment.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 38 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- How many hours per week are you available?
- What days of the week are you available to work?
- Do you have your own car to collect items from local suppliers?
- What are your trade qualifications?
- Have you had previous hotel handyperson experience?
- What is your current visa status?

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 20/02/2025