Additional InformationAlso student visa friendly role
Job Number25111752
Job CategoryEngineering & Facilities
LocationThe Westin Perth, 480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, 6000
SchedulePart Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Non-Management

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

The successful candidate will need to have Australian working rights.
Student visa candidates are also welcome to apply.

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.