About EVT: Rydges Sydney Central is part of EVT, one of Australasia’s market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It’s why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We’re not just in the neighbourhood, we’re part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and “too easy” service. Whether it’s for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia’s most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you’re in, there’s no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Accountabilities

This role ensures that all guest areas, back-of-house spaces, and exterior surfaces are well-maintained, visually appealing, and in line with brand standards.

• Perform routine repairs and maintenance across hotel facilities and guest areas.
• Perform touch-ups and repainting work in guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces, anticipating and attending to guest needs with minimal disruption.
• Maintain and repair wall finishes, including plastering and drywall patching, undertaking all work in line with trade qualifications and established maintenance systems.
• Inspect hotel areas regularly and respond promptly to defects, repairs, and guest or inter-departmental requests, following up with appropriate tradespersons or management where required.
• Coordinate work schedules using the Work Request System, Preventative Maintenance Program, or supervisor instructions, and complete assigned opening and closing duties.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good condition, continue developing knowledge of maintenance systems, and ensure proper use and care of all operating equipment.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team, maintain positive working relationships, attend meetings, assist other departments when required, and perform any additional duties as directed by management.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience as a Painter or Handyperson in general maintenance or a similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and a guest-focused approach to service.
• Familiarity with basic repair techniques across carpentry and plumbing (advantageous)
• Ability to follow safety procedures and WH& S guidelines.
• Comfortable using maintenance systems and logging work accurately.
• Physically fit and able to respond quickly to requests across the hotel.
• Flexible availability, including rotating shifts and weekends.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one’s too big for the small things.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.
• Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Apply Now

Join Rydges and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker.

Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don’t wait! We can’t wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.

When you click apply, you’ll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You’ll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.