voco Kirkton Park Hunter Valley is a boutique hotel set on an intimate 70-acre estate, ideally situated at the gateway to the finest vineyards of the Hunter Valley. Our Hotel is looking for a **Permanent Part-Time Gardener Handyperson** to join our engaged and friendly Maintenance team. This role will contribute to the maintenance of the Hotels gardens, building, plant / equipment and fixtures and fittings around the Hotel. We go above and beyond to keep our guests’ experiences and first impressions on track. As an efficient self-starter you'll be able to work with limited supervision. Every day is different, but **you'll mostly be:** + Attending to all types of maintenance, repair and refurbishment work across the hotel premises. + Following a maintenance log and preventative maintenance calendar to keep everything working and efficient at all times. + Maintaining the Hotels gardens, including hedges and lawns across the estate. + Ensuring the Hotel asset is maintained to a high standard and facilities are always guest ready. + Keeping gardens, thoroughfares and Hotel spaces clear and free from debris and litter. + Using hand tools, light machinery, small / large mowers, trimmers and other maintenance / gardening equipment. + Taking responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside the hotel, for example car park and pool. + Keeping your supervisor in the loop with supply levels and making sure equipment is ready for use. + Working in a safe and responsible way by yourself and with your team. + Being a friendly face and assisting our hotel guests when required. + Being ready to step up and take on extra duties when the team needs you. **What we need from you:** + You’ll have at least one year of maintenance and gardening work under your belt. + Good all-round knowledge of maintenance / gardening procedures, preferably within the hospitality industry, hotels/resorts or similar environments (hospitals, schools, age care facility, shopping centres, etc) is highly advantageous + Experience in all or some of the following would be helpful: air conditioning, door lock systems, painting, tiling, basic plumbing and general furniture repairs. + Strong team player attitude and ability to communicate with people across all departments + Ability to maintain high and consistent standards + Excellent time management and organisational skills + Availability to work a 7-day roster with flexible hours, which may include weekends, some evenings and public holidays. + Full Australian working rights (no sponsorships will be offered) **What you can expect from us:** We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive wage that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. + Free Duty Meal on shift + Paid Birthday Leave + Paid parental leave scheme + On-site free parking + Special employee rate discounts on all IHG Hotels & Resorts for accommodation, food & beverage. + A massive colleague discounts platform for all your favourite brands and retailers. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us, and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.