At Suncourt Hotel, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional guest experience. We know that behind every great stay is a well-maintained, comfortable, and safe environment.
We are currently looking for a proactive Maintenance person to join our team and help us keep our hotel running at its best.This role offers the flexibility to be part time and would suit a semi retired tradey who wants to keep busy, but not too busy!
About the Role
This is a dynamic, “hands-on” position. You won’t be confined to an office; you will be active across the property, overseeing facilities, and ensuring the hotel grounds and building are always presented to the highest standard.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Strategic Maintenance: Developing and executing a thorough maintenance schedule to keep all aspects of the business operating at peak performance.
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Property Upkeep: Managing general maintenance tasks, including painting, varnishing, fixtures, fittings, and grounds work.
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Contractor Coordination: Engaging with local contractors, building strong relationships, and overseeing their work on-site.
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Leadership: Supervising and mentoring a small maintenance team to ensure high-quality standards.
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Operational Planning: Attending weekly operations meetings to report on progress, share feedback, and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvements.
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Sustainability: Championing our shared sustainability goals and helping to implement eco-friendly practices across the hotel.
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Health & Safety: Maintaining a proactive approach to risk, ensuring full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
About You
You are a reliable, self-motivated problem solver who takes pride in maintaining a property. You enjoy a mix of strategic planning and manual work, and you communicate effectively with both staff and guests.
Ideally, you bring:
- Strong experience in facilities or property maintenance.
- A “can-do” attitude – you are happy to jump in and get the job done.
- A proactive, risk-aware mindset.
- Tech-savviness, with the ability to use computers for scheduling and reporting.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, friendly manner.
- High levels of organization and the ability to work independently.
What We Offer
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A Great Culture: You will be joining a warm, family-owned and operated business where your contributions are valued.
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Flexible Hours: We offer flexibility to help you achieve a great work-life balance.
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Variety: No two days are the same in a busy hotel environment.
How to Apply
If you are ready for a new opportunity and think this role sounds like the perfect fit, we would love to hear from you.
Please email your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you want to join our team to hr@suncourt.co.nz.
