Event Setup & Maintenance Handyperson

voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is a luxury boutique hotel set on an intimate 70-acre estate, ideally situated at the gateway to the finest vineyards of the Hunter Valley.

Our Hotel is looking for a Full Time Event Setup & Maintenance Handyperson to join our engaged and friendly team.

This role will contribute to the setup and breakdown of events, as well as the maintenance of building, plant, equipment, fixtures and fittings around the Hotel. As an efficient self-starter you'll be able to work with limited supervision.

Every day is different, but you'll mostly be:



* Organising the setting up and breakdown of furniture and equipment for Weddings, Conferences and Events (indoor and outdoor).


* Working closely with our Event Planners & Food and Beverage Team to organise the logistics of event furniture & equipment to move across our estate, in preparation of upcoming events.


* Work with the Maintenance Team to repair, replace and refurbish items around the hotel.


* Taking responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside of the hotel.


* Following the preventative maintenance calendar and looking for new ways to improve our guests’ experiences. 


* Ensuring our hotel is maintained to a high standard and facilities are always guest-ready.


* Keeping your Supervisor in the loop with supply levels.


* Being ready to step up and take on extra duties when the team needs you.

What we need from you:



* Due to the nature of this role, the flexibility to work a 7-day roster, which may include some evenings, weekends and public holidays, (shifts are generally 7.00am-3.00pm).


* Physical Fitness - This role requires frequent lifting and bending, so strong physical fitness and stamina is required.


* Ability to perform manual handling tasks in a physical work environment, including pushing, pulling and lifting up to 23kgs.


* Preferably, you’ll have at least one year of maintenance or repair work under your belt.


* Good all round knowledge of maintenance procedures, preferably within the hospitality industry, hotels/resorts or similar environments (hospitals, schools, age care facility, shopping centres, etc) is highly advantageous.


* Experience in some of the following would be helpful: air conditioning, door lock systems, painting, tiling, plumbing and general furniture repairs.


* Ability to communicate and correspond accordingly with people across all departments.


* Ability to maintain high and consistent standards.


* Excellent organisational and time management skills.


* Full Australian working rights (no sponsorships will be offered)

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed.

From a competitive wage that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in t...