Maintenance Assistant - #310799

Spectacularly located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri Lodge offers luxury lodge accommodation in Queenstown and looks out to a mesmerizing panorama of the big three; The Remarkables, Cecil and Walter Peak. Just seven minutes from bustling Queenstown, this is an alpine, lakeside retreat, nestled in one of the world’s most strikingly beautiful landscapes. With clean lines in glass, stone and timber, Matakauri’s own take on luxury is understated and welcoming, embracing guests and championing the mountainscape.

Do you want to work in a role where no 2 days are the same? This is a varied, hands-on role where you will need to be willing and able to pull your sleeves up and get stuck into maintenance projects as they arise. Reporting into our busy Maintenance Manager, this is an opportunity to combine your passion for a ‘job well done' with your maintenance skills in the beautiful landscapes of The Whakatipu Basin.

We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude and excellent communication skills to be the newest member of our hard-working maintenance team.

What you will do:

This role involves a variety of tasks around the lodge, including –

• General property maintenance
• Suite and Lodge painting, repairs and maintenance
• Guest interaction and support where required (including assisting with luggage)
• Driving and cleaning company vehicles
• Generally helping out wherever needed

What you will bring:

As well as your passion for service delivery and for luxury hospitality, you will have -

• Previous experience in a maintenance / handyperson position (trade skills will be an advantage)
• A friendly and approachable personality
• Can-do attitude
• The ability to multi-task, prioritise and organise
• An uncompromising attitude to Health & Safety
• A high level of attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A full drivers licence and access to your own reliable transport
• Well presented and a good level of physical fitness
• Flexible approach to working hours (including weekends and public holidays)

What we offer:

Aside from working in one of the most breath taking locations in Queenstown, we offer delicious staff lunches, a daily travel allowance and access to our Benefits Programme.

If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.