Handyperson - Melbourne Airport

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has over 40 Hotels, Resorts and Serviced Suites worldwide. Our guests and our associates are at the heart of everything we do.  In Australia, Pan Pacific Hotels Group operates six hotels with three based in Melbourne including PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, Pan Pacific Melbourne and PARKROYAL Monash. 

This role is based at PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport, which is conveniently located adjacent to Melbourne Airport. Featuring 276 guest accommodation rooms, over 1000 square metres of conferencing space and the Airo Restaurant & Bar, PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is the perfect landing place.

PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport is looking to appoint an experienced Handyperson to join our team, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager.  

You will be responsible for:

• Perform day-to day general maintenance duties within the hotel
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues/requests and emergency calls
• Conduct regular inspection tours of the hotel to ensure all operating equipment is working correctly
• Record and file all required results obtained as part of preventative maintenance inspections.
• Inform immediately the Chief Engineer/2IC of any major issues observed from inspections/observations 
• Perform mechanical functions
• Work closely with other engineering associates on any project or schedule
• Maintain all tools, equipment and working areas in proper condition
• Perform any other task as requested by the chief engineer/2IC to ensure smooth operations of the hotel.
• Follow all Occupational Health and Safety rules within the department and the hotel
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service when engaging with guests
• Have understanding and respect for all associates and 3rd parties whilst acting as a hotel representative

Ideally you will have:   

• At least 2-3 years previous hotel handyperson/maintenance officer experience or of similar professional background. (hospital’s, cruise-ships, building facility management etc) 
• The following areas are strongly desirable for this position, you don’t need to have all, but extensive experience in some of these areas will see you highly regarded: mechanical experience in FCU’s & A/C’s, tiling experience, carpentry skills 
• This position requires to work on a weekend and occasionally out of hours depending on requirement
• Must be a team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, behaviour, attitude and values.
• Ability to work without close supervision, within established timeframes and job parameters.
• Strong work ethic, willing to take ownership of jobs and be proud of outcomes.
• Be able to manage a variety of projects and tasks throughout the day, sometimes overlapping priorities.
• Ability to identify and initiate simple resolutions/rectifications with-out having to be told.

What we can offer you:

• Complimentary dry-cleaning 
• Complimentary duty meal per shift
• Complimentary car parking
• Access to our on-site pool, sauna and gym 
• Hotel discounts through our global alliance program Discovery
• 50% off food and 50% off beverages at the hotel’s restaurants, bars and café
• Discounted Childcare at Creative Garden Early Learning Centre
• Discounted accommodation across worldwide Pan Pacific Hotels Group properties
• Ongoing learning and development through our online Edapp program in partnership with Lobsterinc.
• Partner discounts through our Global Hotel Alliance program www.gha.com as well as many other great local benefits.

Pan Pacific Hotels Group will provide a competitive package with great benefits that include laundered uniform, duty meals, & hotel discounts with our Discovery program www.gha.com and many other great local benefits.
If you're a results focused, friendly, driven individual who is passionate about developing a career with a growing international hotel brand, then apply now!

*Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted