Maintenance Officer - Sydney

Meriton Suites is currently seeking a Maintenance Officer to support one of our beautiful Sydney properties.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Officer you will work to ensure our property is safe, well maintained and well presented. You will work as part of high performing maintenance team. 

Your key responsibilities

• Fitting, testing, repairing and replacing fixtures and fittings, including lightbulbs, windows, doors, and handrails.
• Performing basic plumbing maintenance and repairs on taps, basins and toilets.
• Performing basic carpentry, including hanging and replacing doors and operating power tools.
• Performing minor welds to fabricate or repair fixtures.
• Checking safety equipment such as fire hoses, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and alarms.
• Reporting requirements for significant repairs to management.
• Clearing gutters and common areas of rubbish and debris.
• Applying and repairing paint and plaster.
• Changing locks on doors and windows.

To be successful in this role you will have 

• Familiarity with maintenance officer/handyman duties or hold an applicable trade.
• Exposure in a hotel environment is highly desirable.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently. 
• Have full availability to work a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays (shift time between 7 am and 11 pm).
• Professional approach in dealing with guests and other staff members whilst carrying out your daily tasks.
• Must pass a Work Health Physical Assessment/Drug and Alcohol test prior to employment.  

Why Meriton Suites? 

• Australia’s largest owner-operator of apartment-style hotel suites, with 23 locations and 6,204 suites nationally
• Base + Super + 17.5% Annual leave loading
• Future opportunities and career development with locations across Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Canberra and Melbourne
• ‘Merit Academy’ our online training platform to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Paid Parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide professional and personal advice
• Team Member accommodation discounts 
• Friends and Family discounts 
• Kudos – Monthly recognition awards 
• Team activities and social events 
• Induction program for all new starters

Join us 

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now tab below.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted within 7 days of application. Permanent residents only may apply. Please note that we will not consider external agencies as recruitment for this role is handled internally.