At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure our properties are maintained to the highest standard and perform facility inspections.
- Company: YHA Australia, a certified B Corp committed to social and environmental impact.
- Benefits: Free stays, team adventures, discounts, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and cultural flexibility.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a difference while enjoying travel perks.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance or facilities management with a broad skill set.
The predicted salary is between 27.9 - 34.1 $ per hour.
At YHA Australia, we provide affordable, quality accommodation with purpose. We're committed to creating a more open and welcoming world where connections thrive and experiences matter. As a Certified B Corp organisation, YHA is committed to responsible business practices that benefit people and the planet.
What sets us apart? We're a membership-based social enterprise. Our profits go straight back into improving our properties and creating positive social, cultural and environmental impact.
YHA Cairns Central is ideally situated in the bustling centre of Cairns, boasting 209 beds across 59 rooms, all set in a relaxed ambiance with expansive outdoor living areas and verdant tropical flora. It's an excellent base for venturing into the extraordinary convergence of two World Heritage wonders: the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest.
What you'll get to do:
- Performing thorough weekly building and facility inspections (or daily inspections as requested)
- Liaising with the Property Manager or Building & Facilities Manager to conduct 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 with experience in maintenance, facilities, retail or commercial property management style environments. 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
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
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