Osborne Hotel is seeking a reliable, practical and experienced Handyperson / General Maintenance Person to join our team and assist with the general maintenance and upkeep of the hotel.

The successful candidate will be responsible for helping ensure that our guest rooms, public areas, facilities and equipment are maintained to a good standard, dealing with routine maintenance requirements and assisting with the smooth day-to-day operation of the property.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

General upkeep and maintenance of guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house areas
Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance throughout the hotel
Painting, plastering and general touch-up works
Basic repairs to furniture, fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and other hotel equipment
Identifying maintenance issues and attending to them promptly where possible
Reporting faults or larger maintenance requirements that require specialist attention
Contacting and coordinating with external service providers, technicians and contractors when required
Following up on maintenance and service calls
Carrying out routine checks and recording temperatures and other required monitoring data
Maintaining accurate maintenance, inspection and monitoring records
Monitoring and recording swimming pool water quality and carrying out routine pool-related checks
Assisting with preventative maintenance and regular inspection of hotel facilities
Ensuring tools, maintenance areas and equipment are kept clean, organised and in good working condition
Assisting with any other reasonable maintenance and upkeep duties required for the efficient operation of the hotel

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Hands-on, practical and able to work independently
Experienced in general maintenance, handyperson work or a similar role
Comfortable carrying out painting, plastering and minor repair works
Able to identify problems and determine when specialist assistance is required
Reliable, organised and attentive to detail
Able to maintain simple records and complete routine monitoring checks
Conscious of health and safety and the importance of maintaining high standards within a hotel environment
Flexible and willing to assist with the varied maintenance requirements that arise in the day-to-day running of a hotel

Previous experience in hotel, hospitality, property or facilities maintenance would be considered an advantage. Speaking, reading and writing in English is a must. Any other language is considered an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their CV.

Handyperson / General Maintenance Person

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