Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland is part of the Grand Hotels International group, with properties across New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Known for quality accommodation, friendly service, and excellent facilities, we take pride in delivering outstanding guest experiences.
We’re looking for a practical, hands-on Hotel Handy Person to keep things running smoothly across our two Auckland properties: Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland (Wellesley St.) and The Chancellor on Hobson.
About the role:
You will report to our Maintenance Manager and take care of a variety of tasks, from fixing minor repairs to supporting essential building systems. This role is varied, encompassing tasks such as painting touch-ups, plastering, inspection of building equipment, checking refrigeration equipment, pumps, Air Conditioning and electronic door locks, general maintenance duties, and responding to guest maintenance requests as required throughout the day.
Key responsibilities include:
Performing all tasks within the designated trade safely and responsibly.
Conducting general maintenance work across both hotels as needed.
Responding to and resolving maintenance requests, including logging and signing off work requests in the computer system.
Assisting with maintenance of mechanical systems and performing scheduled checks to ensure compliance with building warrant of fitness requirements.
Recording meter and plant readings on the daily log sheet at the start of each shift.
Managing the hotel’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems during solo shifts, and contacting and liaising with management where necessary.
Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
About you:
You will be someone who enjoys fixing things, solving problems, and getting the job done right. Ideally, you will have:
A strong understanding of maintenance practices.
General skills in plastering, painting, plumbing, and basic carpentry
An understanding of electrical systems, HVAC, and Building Management Systems (BMS)
Good time management and the ability to juggle tasks
A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to contribute where needed
Comfort with manual labour and physically demanding tasks
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team
Flexibility to work weekends on a regular basis and/or shift hours if required
A clean NZ driver's license (preferred, but not essential)
What we offer our employees
Friendly supportive work environment
Accommodation discounts at Grand Chancellor hotels in New Zealand and Australia
Food & Beverage discounts at Hotel Grand Chancellor Auckland
Reward and recognition programs, including Chancellor Anniversary Nights and our Star Card incentive programme.
If you’re skilled with your hands and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep our hotels in top shape!