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• Full- time position available 
• Monday - Friday roster
• Responsible for the maintenance of apartments, common areas and building grounds 

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 Maintenance Services Officer (internally known as Handyperson)  is to carry out day-to-day maintenance activities of apartments, common areas and building grounds, 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 Maintenance Services Officer will include, but not be limited to:

• Be responsible for the general maintenance and minor repairs for the the common areas and 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
• Manage the maintenance Log and our RAPID Contractor system

Our mandatory requirements include:

• Valid National Police Check
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia
• Working with Children's Check/Blue Card
• Current Drivers’ License

Join The Team

As part of the UniLodge family, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits and rewards designed to support your growth and wellbeing:

• Access to professional development, leadership, and wellbeing programs.
• Online learning, webinars, and face-to-face training.
• Two weeks paid parental leave
• Study leave
• Employee Milestone Rewards
• On the Spot Award, Monthly Sales Bonus, Quarterly Awards, Annual Awards
• Team Member Accommodation Discounts
• Employee referral payment
• Parental Leave Return Bonus

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.
  
Our organisation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual’s unique experiences and contributions are valued. If you’re interested in joining us, we welcome your application.

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