Pullman Hotels & Resorts

Company Description
Located in the heart of tropical North Queensland, Pullman Cairns International is one of Cairns’ most iconic luxury hotels. With beautifully maintained gardens, impressive public spaces and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, our property takes pride in creating an environment that guests and team members enjoy.
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Gardener / Handyperson to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for gardening, strong plant knowledge and a practical approach to general maintenance.
Offering the stability of a full-time role within a premium hotel environment, this is an opportunity to bring your gardening and maintenance skills into a structured workplace where quality and presentation are highly valued.
Job Description
As part of the Engineering team, you will play an important role in maintaining the hotel’s gardens, grounds and facilities to a high standard. This diverse position combines horticultural duties with general handyman and maintenance tasks, ensuring our outdoor areas and guest spaces remain safe, functional and beautifully presented.
You will work alongside an experienced and supportive Engineering team who take pride in maintaining one of Cairns’ leading hospitality properties. With planned work, supplied tools and strong team support, you will have the opportunity to make a visible impact across the hotel.
What You’ll Be Doing
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<li>Maintaining gardens, lawns and landscaped areas throughout the hotel grounds.</li>
<li>Applying horticultural knowledge to plant care, pruning, fertilising and general garden maintenance.</li>
<li>Completing mowing, edging, weeding and seasonal garden tasks.</li>
<li>Monitoring plant health and reporting irrigation or maintenance issues.</li>
<li>Maintaining pathways, planters, outdoor furniture and external guest areas.</li>
<li>Assisting with general handyman and maintenance tasks as part of the Engineering team.</li>
<li>Supporting preventative maintenance activities across the property.</li>
<li>Working with internal teams and external contractors when required.</li>
<li>Ensuring outdoor and public areas are safe, clean and presented to a high standard.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
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<li>Experience in gardening, horticulture, landscaping or grounds maintenance.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of plants and garden care, ideally within a tropical environment.</li>
<li>Experience with general handyman tasks or property maintenance is highly regarded.</li>
<li>A practical, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Pride in your work and a commitment to maintaining high presentation standards.</li>
<li>The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team.</li>
<li>Reliability, initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving.</li>
<li>Good communication skills and a professional attitude.</li>
<li>Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.</li>
</ul>
Join Pullman Cairns International and become part of the Accor network, where your skills are valued and your career opportunities can grow.
Additional Information
What’s In It For You
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<li>Stable, full-time employment with consistent work</li>
<li>A balanced role combining gardening and handyman duties</li>
<li>All tools, equipment and uniform provided (including laundry)</li>
<li>Supportive and experienced Engineering team</li>
<li>Well-organised work environment with clear systems and standards</li>
<li>Work within a premium, well-maintained property</li>
<li>Access to Accor training, development and long-term career opportunities</li>
</ul>
Why Join Pullman Cairns Engineering?
This is an opportunity to work in a stable, professional hospitality environment where horticultural knowledge is valued, your work is visible every day and you’re supported by an Engineering team that takes pride in maintaining a 5-star property.
Why work for Accor?
Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.
Benefits Your Way
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<li>Access to global accommodation and F&amp;B discounts</li>
<li>#LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.</li>
<li>Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.</li>
</ul>
Our Commitment to Diversity &amp; Inclusion.
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<li>We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.</li>
</ul>

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