Maintenance Technician

Role summary

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The Maintenance Technician supports the hotel’s engineering team by inspecting, repairing and maintaining guest rooms, public areas, plant equipment and building services. Typical duties include preventive maintenance, responding to breakdowns, basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical work, recording completed tasks, and assisting contractors when required. Candidates are expected to have relevant trade qualifications or practical maintenance experience, sound troubleshooting skills and a strong understanding of workplace health and safety. Experience in hotels, commercial buildings or facilities maintenance is advantageous. The successful candidate should be reliable, well organised, physically capable, customer focused and available to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider hotel team are also important.

About the employer

Pullman Melbourne Albert Park is an upscale business and leisure hotel located beside Albert Park Lake, close to Melbourne’s central business district, sporting venues and major events. The property is part of Accor, a global hospitality group operating hotels, resorts and serviced residences across many countries and brands. Pullman hotels focus on contemporary accommodation, professional service, food and beverage, meetings and events, and a productive yet relaxed guest experience. The Melbourne property includes guest rooms and suites, conference and event facilities, dining and bar venues, wellness amenities and extensive operational infrastructure. Employees typically work in a diverse, service-focused environment with access to Accor’s training, career development and employee benefits programs. The hotel supports both corporate travellers and leisure guests, with maintenance staff playing an important role in ensuring safe, comfortable and reliable facilities.

Working in Australia

Australia offers varied hospitality, tourism, facilities and trades employment, with strong opportunities in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, regional resorts and remote destinations. Workplace culture is generally practical, direct and team oriented, with emphasis on safety, punctuality, customer service and work-life balance. Melbourne provides excellent restaurants, arts, sport, public transport and a cooler, changeable climate, while living costs—especially rent—can be high. Skilled workers may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Temporary Skill Shortage pathway, skilled migration options or working holiday arrangements where eligible. Visa requirements depend on nationality, occupation, qualifications and employer sponsorship, so applicants should check current Department of Home Affairs rules. Relocating usually requires arranging a valid visa, tax file number, bank account, accommodation and health insurance. Australia is geographically large, and travel between cities can be expensive, but public transport and domestic flights make major destinations accessible.