Description:
Maintenance Manager/Caretaker- Marla Travellers Rest, SA
Marla Travellers’ Rest is a sprawling roadhouse, hotel/motel, restaurant, fuel station, supermarket, caravan park and much more – all in one place. Located on the Stuart Highway since 1982, it is a popular stopover for travellers and locals alike providing a comprehensive range of facilities.
We are looking for an experienced, energetic, hands-on Maintenance Manager/Caretaker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be motivated, hard-working and physically fit, being required to undertake the following responsibilities:
- Perform a broad range of general maintenance duties including carpentry, plumbing, painting, irrigation, and low voltage lighting work.
- Manage routine and scheduled maintenance programs.
- Work with external contractors and service providers.
- Undertake ongoing improvement of facilities, general repairs and maintenance as needed.
- Maintenance of equipment and machinery.
- Pool cleaning and maintenance.
- Grounds maintenance.
- Support other sites with maintenance issues or special projects.
The following attributes or skills are desirable:
- Demonstrated experience in a similar caravan park/roadhouse based role.
- Knowledge/experience in the maintenance of small machinery and equipment.
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety.
- Experience in pool maintenance.
- Experience with grounds maintenance.
- Generator knowledge and experience.
- A positive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative.
- The ability to train and mentor other staff.
The successful candidate will have or be prepared to obtain a current Forklift and MR licence. A trade qualification in building or similar is desirable but not essential.
Accommodation is available on site.
To apply for this position, you must have the ongoing right to work in Australia. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check. Please send your resume with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience to Tanya Seekamp, tanya@northint.com.au. Phone enquiries can be directed to 0403 319 863.