At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure our properties shine through inspections, maintenance, and pool care.
- Company: Join a not-for-profit social enterprise making a positive impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy free stays, team adventures, discounts, and professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team that values people and the planet.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for travel with hands-on maintenance work.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or property management; physical fitness is key.
7 Carlyle St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
About us
We're a not-for-profit, membership-based social enterprise. Our profits go straight back into improving our properties and creating positive social, cultural and environmental impact. Our network spans 20 uniquely characterful properties across Australia - from the rooftop views of Sydney Harbour YHA to historic cells at Fremantle Prison to eco-retreats nestled in National Parks, like Pittwater, and beachside beauties in Byron Bay and Port Elliot.
What you'll get to do
- The part time Maintenance Officer works closely with the Property Manager and our National Facilities team to ensure our properties are maintained and presented in the highest possible standard.
- This position will see you performing thorough weekly building and facility inspections (or daily inspections as requested).
- Liaising with the Property Manager or Building & Facilities Manager to initiate and schedule project works, preventative maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
- Maintaining the swimming pool, including testing and dosing chemical levels (where applicable).
- Completing and maintaining inspection, safety, and maintenance reports and records.
This will suit someone who has a passion for travel, or the hotel or travel industry with experience in maintenance, facilities or property management style environments or similar high-level customer-focused industries. You'll have a broad handyperson (handyman / handywoman) / maintenance knowledge and skill set, with the ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. The person in this role will be on their feet most of the day so physical fitness is a must!
Our Values
- Collaborate, listen and connect.
- Care for people and planet.
- Create positive experiences.
What's in it for you
- Travel Perks: Free stays across our network - because we love travel as much as our members do!
- Team Adventures: Opportunities to visit other locations for team building and training.
- Discounts: Access to benefits at various stores and across the YHA network.
- Growth: Professional development and career opportunities throughout YHA.
- Cultural Flexibility: Swap standard public holidays for ones that have personal meaning.
- Wellbeing Support: For you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Referral Program: Know someone great? We reward successful candidate referrals.
Screening Questions
Do you have the right to work in Australia without restrictions?
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