Maintenance - Maintenance Assistant

Our Maintenance team is a key factor in ensuring guests have a comfortable room to return to after a day of exploring the unique outdoor environment, or simply relax in a peaceful and beautiful part of the world.

We are looking for an experienced painter to join our Hotel Maintenance team on a fixed-term three-month contract. This role involves painting and maintaining guest rooms, staff accommodation, and support buildings throughout The Hermitage Hotel.

Applications are welcome from candidates on a valid New Zealand work visa, including Working Holiday Visa holders, provided they have previous painting experience and are available for the duration of the contract.

What you will be doing

• Internal & external painting, completing to a high-quality finish across hotel, lodge, motels and staff accommodations other areas to meet hotel standards
• Applying your knowledge of different paints, solvents, adhesives, as well as different types of wall hanging papers and vinyl to ensure the best results are delivered for interiors and exteriors.
• 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
• Working 7am-5pm including weekends.
• Rotating on call shifts outside of regular hours to respond to emergencies

What you will bring to the role

• Minimum six months experience as a professional painter in commercial or residential property.
• Prior experience in property maintenance is desired
• A confident and safe driver, you hold a full clean NZ Driver’s license or international equivalent
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• Friendly, outgoing, and professional, with excellent communication skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize
• A strong desire to strive for excellence

The role and benefits

• Fulltime, permanent position, minimum 80 hours per fortnight, working 7am - 5pm
• Pay range is $32.00 - $37.00 depending on qualifications and experience.
• Free access to all activities offered by the Hermitage Hotel after eight weeks service
• Generous discounts on food and beverage, available from your first day on the job.
• Discounted hotel accommodation for Friends and Family after eight weeks service
• Live in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park, with stunning surroundings and unparalleled views – a short and remarkable commute to work
• Accommodation at reasonable rent including power, and Wi-Fi.