Handy Person

Posted: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Valid Thru: Thursday, 30 October 2025
Index Requested on: 09/30/2025 08:52:31
Indexed on: 09/30/2025 08:52:31

Location: Melbourne, VIC, 3000, AU

Industry: Hospitality & Leisure
Occupational Category: 49-0000.00 - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

IHG is hiring!

Description:

Handy Person – Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant CBD, an exciting new holiday destination has arrived – discover the boutique charm of Hotel Indigo and the modern comfort of Holiday Inn, offering a unique blend of hospitality experiences across 452 rooms. One of Melbourne’s most iconic CBD arcades has been reimagined with the redevelopment of "Melbourne Walk, " now home to IHG’s first Australian dual-branded hotel project.

Open the door into Hotel Indigo, and guests can expect local character, modern design and warm, professional service with a vibrant and individual flavour, bringing the edgy laneway neighbourhood of Little Collins Street to life. Making the most of the retail haven, Holiday Inn will offer a modern, fresh and friendly stay for a wide variety of guests coming to enjoy the convenience and value they know and love from Holiday Inn, and all that Bourke Street Mall has to offer.

The moment a guest steps into our hotel, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. To support this, we are currently seeking a Handy Person to join our Engineering team and play a vital role in maintaining the property's rooms and facilities, ensuring guest safety, comfort, and seamless operations.

A little taste of your day-to-day

  • Complete work orders as requested by the Chief Engineer to meet customer requirements
  • Initiate/identify project work required throughout the hotel
  • Implement and action the preventative maintenance program
  • Demonstrate flexibility in changing the work schedule in light of guest priorities
  • General building minor maintenance repairs
  • Carry pager and respond to requests from departments regarding minor maintenance issues throughout the day
  • Prioritise safety by following guidelines, reporting any incidents, hazardous conditions, or faulty equipment to your supervisor.
  • Take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness and safety in all areas, including the plant rooms.

What we need from you

  • Full working rights within Australia with no restrictions
  • Demonstrated experience in general building maintenance or engineering with experience in a hotel setting preferred.
  • Problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and schematics.
  • Good communication skills for dealing with guests or hotel staff.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and public holidays.

What you can expect from us

You’ll receive a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work and a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Most importantly, your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development programs, IHG career milestone celebrations, and transfer of leave entitlements as you move and grow with IHG.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate differences and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

Benefits:

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