Maintenance Officer - Casual HOBART

• Casual Maitenance Officer
• Supportive team with great benefits
• Training and development opportunties

Who we are
At YHA Australia, we provide affordable, quality accommodation with purpose. We're committed to creating a more open and welcoming world where connections thrive and experiences matter.

What sets us apart? We're a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation where profits go straight back into improving our properties and creating positive social, cultural and environmental impact. For over 80 years, we've been making travel accessible and transformative.

Our network spans 19 uniquely characterful properties across Australia – from the rooftop views of Sydney Harbour YHA to historic cells at Fremantle Prison to eco-retreats nestled in National Parks.

We're proudly part of Hostelling International – a global community of 3,000+ places to stay across 70+ countries that believe travel should do more than move you from place to place. It should move you to think differently, live boldly, and protect the world you're exploring.

YHA Hobart provides ideal accommodation with 28 rooms and 110 beds, being the most centrally located traveller lodging in Hobart, just one block from the city's waterfront. The hostel is conveniently situated within walking distance to the MONA museum ferry at Constitution Dock, Salamanca Place, and numerous bars, restaurants, and cafes.

Operational:

• Maintaining all areas of the property to the highest possible standard in accordance with YHA policies and budgets;
• Performing thorough weekly building and facility inspections (or daily inspections as requested);
• Reporting any faults with the buildings or services immediately;
• Performing high-quality corrective and preventative maintenance work and other tasks not requiring a licensed tradesperson to a satisfactory standard (where applicable) including, but not limited to:
• Changing door closers;
• Repairing walls / hooks / mirrors;
• Assembling, dismantling, and removing furniture;
• Minor plumbing repairs;
• Minor paint and Gyprock repairs;
• Minor tiling;
• Hanging signage and other fixtures;
• Minor electrical works; e.g., changing light bulbs;
• Rehanging doors;
• Liaising and monitoring corrective and preventative works performed by contractors for completeness and quality of work;
• Following up outstanding tasks (including contractors’ work)
• Cleaning and maintaining waste disposal areas including rubbish bins, floors, compacting equipment and skip areas
• Coordinating garbage removal from the property;
• Maintaining plant rooms, switch rooms and the like;
• Liaising with the Property Manager or Building & Facilities Manager to initiate and schedule project works, preventative maintenance work and to organise corrective maintenance;
• Maintaining the swimming pool including testing and dosing chemical levels (where applicable);
• Performing client-requested works efficiently and in a timely manner;
• Keeping clients informed on the progress and completion of works;

Administrative:

• Checking incoming and sending outgoing correspondence daily;
• Completing inspection reports and returning to the Property Manager;
• Maintaining pool cleaning records (where applicable);
• Following YHA procedures in regard to the processing of delivery dockets, invoices and service records;
• Accurately completing timesheets whenever necessary;
• Completing daily diary log of duties performed for Property Manager or Building and Facilities Manager’s records;

General Duties:

• Always act in a way that promotes YHA’s values, philosophy, and mission;
• Work with minimum supervision as a part of the property team and assist other team members as required;
• Assisting in the coordination and/or provision of first aid in the event of an accident; Correctly following emergency procedures and direct guests in the event of an emergency; Applying corporate EEO Policies;
• Ensuring all personal information is handled in accordance with YHA’s privacy policies; and
• Performing other relevant duties as outlined in the Operations Manual, the specific property Operations Manual, and as directed by the Property Manager or Building &
• Facilities Manager within your level of training and/or competency.

Our Values
Our values are at the heart of our organisation and the foundation of our culture. They are our compass, guiding our decisions and actions.

• Work together – We open doors for each other as well as our guests
• Give our best – We bring our best selves every day we come to work
• Put our guest first – We know great hosts make great holidays
• Think differently – We see problems as opportunities
• Have fun – We celebrate and enjoy being together

What's in it for you

• Travel Perks: Free stays across our network – because we love travel as much as our members do!
• Team Adventures: Opportunities to visit other locations for team building and training
• Discounts: Access to benefits at various stores and across the YHA network
• Growth: Professional development and career opportunities throughout YHA
• Cultural Flexibility: Swap standard public holidays for ones that have personal meaning
• Wellbeing Support: For you and your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program: Know someone great? We reward successful candidate referrals

Are you ready to help make the world a more connected place? Submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why you're perfect for this role!