Handyperson - Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns at EVT Group · Cairns

About EVT: Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We're not just in the neighbourhood, we're part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and "too easy" service. Whether it's for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out hands-on repairs and maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and event spaces.
• Provide painting services as needed across the hotel.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical equipment, keeping everything running as it should.
• Respond promptly to staff and guest repair requests, resolving issues with minimal disruption to their day.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance programs as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Collaborate with other departments to support smooth day-to-day hotel operations.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and hotel policies.
• Maintain a positive, professional approach in all guest and staff interactions.

What You'll Bring

• No previous trade experience or formal qualifications required - a genuine interest in trades and a willingness to learn is what counts most.
• Ideal for someone studying, or considering studying, a trade qualification through TAFE or a similar institution.
• A practical mindset and willingness to get hands-on with basic plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks.
• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Solid understanding of Workplace Health & Safety procedures.
• Flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster.

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.
• Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• $2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Apply Now

Join Rydges and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.

When you click apply, you'll be taken to our secure EVT careers portal (powered by Dayforce). This is our official system for managing applications across the EVT Group. You'll simply enter your details and answer a few quick screening questions so we can get to know you better.