Handyperson

Additional Information

Job Number

Job CategoryEngineering & Facilities

LocationW Sydney, 31 Wheat Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Non-Management

Natural Talent

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel's work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

W Sydney is now casting for Engineering Handypersons to facilitate repairs and maintenance to support the engineering operations. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering, these integral roles provide support to the business and presents an amazing opportunity to play a key role in the pre-opening efforts of the world's largest W Hotel.

The Handyperson's primary responsibilities include assisting Engineering management in executing strategies thatmaintain the building, contents and grounds with particular attention towards fire life safety, security and asset protection. The position performs scheduled preventative maintenance in guest rooms, meeting rooms, and public spaces as required, including touch-up painting, ensuring that all appliances are present in the room and in working order, cleaning and replacing light fixtures and inspecting grout and caulking and make good as necessary. Carry out maintenance tasks in accordance with the property room preventative maintenance procedures and standard guidelines. Perform routine pool and spa maintenance. Respond to maintenance on hotel equipment and assets as required and miscellaneous minor repairs such as tightening loose toilet seats, changing light bulbs, and patching holes in walls. Report any serious maintenance problems, unusual findings, or safety hazards immediately to the manager/supervisor.

Supports objectives outlined in the Engineering Business Plan and delivers services that meet and exceed the needs of guests and enable business success. Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations and HIDs (standard operating procedures).

To be a successful Handyperson you will possess strong prioritization skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for culture, be creative, thinking out of the box constantly, highly organized, and have an exceptional inter-personal skill.

Talent Profile

Education & Experience Required

• Minimum one year experience in engineering/facilities.
• Hospitality experience will be advantageous.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail.
• EWP license advantageous.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out urgent and non-urgent maintenance requests.
• Supports the engineering team day to day operations.
• Supports and drives improved guest experiences.
• Assists external contractors and outsourced preventative maintenance programs.
• Monitor stock levels of critical spares.
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks.
• Drive synergies with key departments and stakeholders..

Supports and innovates energy, water and waste conservation

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.