Hotel Maintenance Staff/ Handy Person

At the Hermitage Hotel, our guests choose to stay with us because of the unique location, amazing views, and the excellent service throughout their stay.

Our Maintenance team is a key factor in ensuring guests have a comfortable room to go back to after a day of exploring the unique outdoor environment, or to simply relax in a peaceful and beautiful part of the world. We have over 250 guest rooms in the Hermitage complex along with more than 150 staff accommodation rooms. This is a varied and fast-paced role with a fun and enthusiastic team.

As part of the maintenance team you'll be responsible for:

• General maintenance tasks across our Hotel rooms, Lodge Motels, Chalets, and staff accommodation.
• General carpentry and painting tasks and projects as well as basic plumbing and mechanical repairs.
• Operating and maintaining all tools and machinery as outlined in department SOPs.
• Planning and prioritizing jobs to ensure time limits are met.
• Ensuring a high standard of health, safety and hygiene is maintained.
• Carrying out any other general maintenance duties as directed.
• General landscaping & gardening

What do we need from you? 

• Relevant trade related skills, ideally you will have a building related trade.
• In love with the outdoors and adapted to remote living
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• Friendly, outgoing, and professional, with excellent communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable, and able to change with the ever-evolving market
• A strong desire to strive for excellence

Some of the perks of joining our team at a historic hotel in an incredible part of New Zealand: 

• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel.
• Generous discounts on food and beverage in all Hotel bars & Restaurant.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for You, Friends, and Family.
• Stunning surroundings and unparalleled views – a short and remarkable commute to work.
• Ongoing support from the Hermitage Hotel team.

Further Information

• This is full-time job, minimum 60 hours per fortnight 
• Pay range is $29.66 - $35 depending on qualifications and experience
• Staff accommodation available, including home Wi-Fi and power.
• Please contact us on [email protected] if you require more information before applying. 
• Due to the remote nature of our location, own transport is encouraged.

So if this sounds like you, apply now and start the experience of a lifetime today.