About the business

Country Comfort Perth offers 150 modern guest rooms with complimentary on-site parking and a swimming pool.

About the role

Have you ever wanted to start your career within the hospitality industry?

This full-time role is an amazing opportunity for the successful candidate to commence their careers under the guidance of the hotel's Maintenance Manager.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Handyman/Gardener is primarily responsible for assisting the Maintenance Manager to ensure all the hotels rooms, restaurant, pool area and grounds are maintained to an exceptionally high level.

The hotel is willing to mentor and develop the successful candidate and provide the training required to undertake this varied and diverse role.

Key areas of focus include:

• Maintaining all lawns, grounds, garden and irrigation systems
• Undertaking general maintenance repairs - general plumbing, painting, carpentry skills
• Detailing and washing company vehicles, as well as assisting with shuttle duties
• Ensuring the pool is maintained in line with the Aquatic Pool Standards for Class 3 Pools
• Liaising with other hotel staff and assisting with general tasks and guest assistance requests
• Demonstrate the core values of the organization, Passion, Accountability, Integrity and Respect

Benefits and perks

• Fantastic team environment, with supportive leaders
• Free onsite parking
• Accommodation & F&B Discounts in all Vista Hospitality Group hotels
• Uniforms supplied
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training & Development to grow your career
• Inter-hotel transfer options

Skills and experience

This role would be ideally suited for a person wishing to kick start a career in hospitality. The hotel is prepared to provide specific training within each relevant areas so that you are confident in all tasks and your ability.

Prior experience with:

• Gardening, Retic, small power tools highly desired
• Basic handy man tasks (drills, door locks, tv & basic electronics) are highly desired
• This is a physical demanding role and is suited to a person with a high level of fitness and stamina

The successful candidate must be: 

• Able to work unsupervised
• Display high level of respect for other team members
• Be fit as the role includes heavy lifting and is physically demanding.
• Be respectful and courteous to hotel guests
• Be punctual and passionate about service, inspirational and full of positive energy,
• Display a willingness to go "above & beyond!"
• Australian work entitlements

We thank all interested parties in advance for their application, however only successful applicants will be contacted.

Country Comfort is an equal opportunities employer with a zero tolerance to discrimination, harassment or any type of behaviors that are contrary to providing a safe, inclusive & respectful environment for all.