Maintenance Technician

**Additional Information**Also student visa friendly role
**Job Number**25111752
**Job Category**Engineering & Facilities
**Location**The Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 6000
**Schedule**Part Time
**Located Remotely?**N
**Position Type** Non-Management

**About the company**:
The Westin Perth Hotel, a rejuvenating haven with luxury accommodation, 5-star amenities and a dynamic city center location. The Westin Perth provides a refreshing location for mindful meetings or inspiring events.

All of the hotel’s 368 guest rooms - including ten Club Suites, eight Westin Suites, five Executive Suites and one Presidential Suite. More than 2,300 square meters of versatile event space; all equipped with cutting-edge technology, including Grand Ballroom.

**About the role**:
We are looking for an experienced **Maintenance Technician** to become an integral part of our team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling property maintenance requests, performing essential handyman duties, and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day maintenance both front-of-house and back-of-house across the hotel.

**Job summary**:

- Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
- Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio).
- Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings.
- Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
- Communicate each day's activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
- Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building.
- Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area.
- Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
- Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
- Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work.
- Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers, Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and making temperature changes.

**Skills & Experience**:
Your skills and experience will include:

- General handyman skills, some Trade qualification(s) are preferred however, this role is suitable also for recent graduates, we are happy to train you
- Previous experience in a large scale hotel Engineering department is desirable
- Organized with strong planning, good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure with a ‘Can Do’ attitude and a high level of energy

**Life. With the Works.**

Offers a portfolio of benefits so you can experience greater freedom to redefine a work-life balance that meets your needs. With more leave, more benefits, and more perks. Including:

- Enhanced Parental leave, Paid Birthday leave, Long service leave portability across all 30 Marriott Brands
- Flexible work options
- Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
- Enhanced superannuation
- Travel & stay benefits including eligibility into our Bonvoy loyalty program
- Incentive, recognition, and wellbeing programs
- Excellent career growth and learning opportunities
- Access to EAP services
- At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._