Maintenance Officer/Housekeeper Pt - Freo

29th April, 2024

YHA Australia offers unique, affordable, and sustainable accommodation across Australia. We are a for-purpose, membership-based organisation and have provided curious travellers with quality short-stay accommodation for over 80 years. Our mission is to help create a more open and accommodating world where life flourishes. 

About the role:

YHA is seeking a part-time Maintenance Officer to join our team in the heart of Fremantle! We're looking for someone who is able to support the property with general maintenance and repairs as well as taking preventative actions.

What your day will look like?

• Performing good-quality corrective & preventative maintenance;
• Minor paint and gyprock repairs;
• Minor plumbing and tiling;
• Maintaining plant rooms, switch rooms, and some outdoor areas;
• Performing thorough weekly building & plant inspections.

With a can-do attitude and teamwork at the forefront, you'll also be assisting our housekeeping team with duties including; refreshing communal spaces, bathrooms and accommodation rooms, kitchens, monitoring and replenishing stock and ensuring our property remains sparkling clean.

What are we looking for?

• Background in accommodation maintenance (preferred but not essential)
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence
• Must have full Australian Working Rights
• Willingness to jump in and support your team mates with a can-do attitude
• Solutions focused with the ability to work independently and as a team.

What’s in it for you?

• Yearly social events to the snowy mountains and other locations for team building
• Internal up-skilling training from our Learning & Development team
• Mental health support such as an employee assistance program
• Access to additional benefits and discounts as part of YHA’s national network
• Competitive hourly rates with additional pay for weekends & public holidays.

Our Culture
At YHA, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

• Gender Balance – empowering our people to access and enjoy the same opportunities to build great careers at YHA, regardless of gender or gender identity.
• Indigenous Australians – provide more opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, communities, and customers to engage with our business.
• Accessibility – improving the accessibility (physical or otherwise) of our properties, workplaces and digital platforms for team members, contractors, and guests with a disability.
• Flexible Working – supporting and empowering our people to balance their work and life commitments through a flexible working culture; and
• Pride – enabling our LGBTQIA+ community to be their authentic selves and grow at YHA

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.