Maintenance Technician

As our Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our hotels safe, functional, and welcoming. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident with hand and powered tools, is practical by nature, and takes pride in well-maintained spaces.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this hands-on role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, multi-skilled, enjoys problem solving and takes initiative.

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) experience is an advantage, but not essential.

We have two roles available which will be interchangeable between the sites - Copthorne Hotel and Resorts Lakefront and Millennium Hotel Queenstown.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out proactive and preventative maintenance to ensure uninterrupted hotel operations
• Carrying out fault finding and rectification across MEPS (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Service) systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing services and associated controls
• Ensuring guest room and public area finishes (walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures, fittings and FF&E) are maintained to a high presentation and durability standard
• Completing interior and exterior maintenance tasks including painting, plastering, grounds upkeep, joinery, and other repairs
• Respond promptly to guest maintenance requests, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and professionally
• Completing work orders efficiently and to a high standard
• Contributing to the overall presentation and upkeep of the hotel
• Conduct daily property inspections, identifying and reporting maintenance issues

What we're looking for:

• Trade skills or proven experience across trades such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, tiling, painting, plastering or joinery will set you up for success.
• A strong knowledge of hand and power tools, equipment, and safe work practices
• A practical, solution and customer focused mindset
• Physical fitness and a strong work ethic
• Flexibility to work weekdays and weekend days on rotating shifts
• Ability to work independently and be self-managed
• Prior experience in hotel or complex facility environment is an advantage, but not essential
• Valid working rights for New Zealand is essential.

Both roles will offer a 32 hours contract (up to 45 rostered hours based on operational requirements, and an hourly wage between $27 to $30 per hour.

We don’t just deliver hospitality - we create unforgettable moments through genuine care, vibrant energy, and a drive to go further.