Company Description
Come and join our team at Pullman Cairns International. The Pullman legacy embodies the spirit of boundless innovation, brilliance and limitless possibilities. Redefined hospitality by seeing the familiar differently! We are who we serve, we hire for personality, train for the skill. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining the team, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
Our Service spirit, call to action that brings us together with a shared purpose, we believe that true progress is collective. We embrace a shared responsibility to shape a positive and inclusive future for all. We hire for personality and train for skill.
Our esteemed hotel is centrally located in Cairns City. Our property features 324 elegantly appointed rooms, 13 versatile meeting spaces, Coco’s Kitchen and Bar, as well as in-room dining services. We are now seeking a dedicated handyperson to support our team in the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of rooms and public areas. This is an essential role that helps ensure our guests experience the high standards of comfort and presentation that define Pullman Cairns International.
Job Description
Had enough of working out in the heat? Here’s your chance to put your hands‑on trade skills to good use in a clean, air‑conditioned environment. Pullman Cairns International is looking for a practical, reliable Handy Person to join our Engineering team and help keep our 5‑star hotel running smoothly behind the scenes.
If you’ve got a trade background maybe carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air‑conditioning, or general maintenance - this could be the perfect move. You’ll be working mostly indoors with a small, friendly team that takes pride in their work.
You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of our guests through efficient maintenance of our building and facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete routine and preventative maintenance in guest rooms and public spaces
- Troubleshoot and repair a variety of facility‑related issues including air‑conditioning, plumbing, fittings, and general wear and tear
- Respond promptly to restore out‑of‑service rooms and support the smooth running of essential building services
- Assist in system checks and minor servicing of plant and equipment
- Work collaboratively with the engineering team and liaise with external specialists when needed
Qualifications & Attributes
- Proven experience in hands‑on repair or maintenance roles with exposure to systems involving water, air‑conditioning, or general infrastructure
- Comfortable using tools and fault‑finding techniques to address facility‑related concerns
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a methodical approach to technical tasks
- Strong communication and a customer‑focused mindset
- Physically fit, reliable, and capable of working both independently and within a team
- Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and public holidays
Why work for Accor?
Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.
Benefits Your Way
- Access to global accommodation and F&B; discounts
- #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated up-to-date training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
- Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
- We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.
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