Handyperson | Full-time | InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach

Australia
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Job Category: Hotel-EngineeringJob Description:Set to open following a multi-million-dollar transformation, on the shores of sparkling Coogee Beach, the hotel will redefine coastal luxury when it debuts in late 2025. Perfectly positioned on Sydney's iconic beachfront, the reimagined InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach will offer 198 elegantly designed rooms and suites, many with uninterrupted Pacific Ocean views, alongside an ocean-facing infinity pool, luxury cabanas, and a vibrant leisure deck. Guests can look forward to an elevated arrival experience, immersive coastal dining celebrating seasonal local produce, and a redefined wellness sanctuary. With state-of-the-art event spaces including a Grand Ballroom, the hotel blends soulful escapes and meaningful connection with refined coastal elegance - setting a new benchmark for beachfront hospitality in Australia.About the RoleWe're looking for a dedicated Handyperson to work with our Chief Engineer and assist with general repairs and maintenance throughout the hotel, helping to keep everything running smoothly and looking its best. At InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach, we value team members who are approachable, attentive, and take pride in their work. If you're someone who enjoys hands-on tasks, solves problems with care, and wants to be part of creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to have you on our team.A little taste of your day-to-dayEvery day is different, but mostly you'll be:

Ensure a safe and secure environment for guests, team members in compliance with regulatory policies and procedures
Help guests needs to ensure their satisfaction
Maintain and order parts and supplies whilst minimising waste and maintaining “green” initiatives
May be responsible for hotel security to minimise risk of theft, crime and other hazards
General maintenance and upkeep of the hotel premises.
Minor repairs of non-gas or non-electrical kitchen equipment
Understanding of air conditioning principles
Minor plumbing e.g. tap washers, toilet flushers and seals
Minor carpentry work e.g. installation of skirting boards and adjusted
Minor Painting work including minor repairs to wallpaper
Changing light globes, maintain the in-house TV and movie system, room automation system.
Minor bathroom repairs e.g. grouting and minor repairs to tiles, replacement of silicone, minor water damage in hotel areas

Employee Criteria

Full working rights in Australia without restrictions (a kind reminder that sponsorship is not available for this role)
Must have some experience in general building maintenance and/ or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience;
Hotel maintenance / engineering experience is preferred.
Have a good understanding of both product and equipment used throughout the working day. Use all equipment in a safe and practical manner, ensuring the safety of colleagues and guests.
Ongoing availability to work flexibly as rostered, including nights, weekends and public holidays
Passion for providing luxury experiences, not shy to go above and beyond to personalise our Guests stay and provide your local wisdom to enhance their experience
Some college or advanced vocational trade training preferred.
Professional certification and licences if required by law
Impeccable grooming standards and good personal hygiene.
Good customer service skills and confident verbal communication - you may need to visit guest rooms!
An organised approach, ability to handle large amounts of information at once and deal with various requests simultaneously
Physical fitness as you'll be on your feet most of the day. Sometimes you'll need to lift, push and pull objects, such as tables, up to 23 kg - we have the equipment to support you and keep you safe.

What you can expect from usJoin us and you'll become part of the global IHG family - and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together - we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care - that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - in return we'll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits - including accommodation, package benefits, great room discount and superb training. We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too.Visit http://careers.ihg.com/ to find out more about us.Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today!

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