14th October, 2025
- Full-Tim
- Monday - Sunday Roster
- Responsible for the maintenance of apartments, common areas and building exterior.
WHY ESSENCE COMMUNITIES Essence Hotels and Apartments is a part of Australia’s leading student accommodation provider, UniLodge. Our properties located at Taringa and Chermside provide four-star luxury accommodation, as well as state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities. We’re the ideal choice for medical stays, business, or leisure.
If you have the ability to make people feel welcome and valued, and you aspire to develop your skills and grow your career we encourage you to join our team and share our vision - to build inclusive communities for inspired living.
WHO YOU ARE The role of the Handyperson is to carry out day-to-day maintenance activities of apartments, common areas and building exterior of a brand new residential development, ensuring all work undertaken complies with statutory obligations and Australian Standards.
To be successful in this role you will have experience performing tradesman assistance tasks and the ability to perform a broad range of general services. Ideally you will have gained your experience within the hospitality industry, and will actively demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to be a part of a newly established team.
This role will keep you busy, whilst offering variety in duties day-to-day. You could be tasked with completing general repairs such as plumbing, light bulb changes, painting, plastering and carpentry, or may be required to carry out general investigative work to ascertain potential issues. You will need to have the physical ability to carry out your duties; and able to establish good working relations with contractors. Communication skills are key in this role as our staff and residents come from diverse backgrounds.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Your responsibilities as Handyperson will include, but not be limited to:
- Be responsible for the general maintenance and minor repairs for the kitchens used in the common areas, outdoor areas, the ironing facilities, and lights throughout the building
- Work within and maintain procedures and standards for all operational areas to maximize efficiency of resources
- Maintain the highest level of maintenance, safety, and security at all times
- Attend a brief meeting with the Reporting Manager each morning to receive new work orders and instructions
- Advise the Reporting Manager of any work that is identified and requires attention by external contractors
- Respond to urgent repairs or issues required
- Ensure all works on premises do not void or affect standing warrantees and/or guarantees.
- Liaise and co-ordinate any additional trades people that may be required to enter and perform tasks onsite
- Assist across sites in close proximity as requested by the Reporting Manager and/or senior management
Our mandatory requirements include:
- Valid National Police Check
- Unrestricted work rights in Australia
- Working with Children's Check/Blue Card
- Current Drivers’ License
HOW YOU CAN APPLY We want to learn about all the amazing qualities you can bring to the table. To start your journey with Essence Hotels & Apartments Chermside location, apply now with your resume and cover letter.
UniLodge and Essence reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date.
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