Tim Rowe
Ayr,QLD
Summary
After ten years in the snow, it's time for a sea change.
I am 46 years young (race me making beds or concreting) and accommodation is my primary skill.
Nothing is impossible and it's not going to fix itself is my attitude.
Too late, too long, too far, too heavy and especially too expensive are my favorite challenges.
I can fix anything, work around any problem and make sure the show goes on with happy guests. That includes lots of sleepless nights repairing equipment to be ready in the morning.
Just don't ask me to cook for anyone.
Although my skills and experience lean towards a supervisory role, I really am more interested in a hands-on, lower stress position. At the same time, I still want to be working in accommodation so my experience is available to others and not wasted. Also, I am always happy to switch roles temporarily when circumstances require it.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accomodation and Maintenance Manager/All Rounder
Alpine Retreat Hotel
Mt Buller, Victoria
04.2011 - 06.2026
- Planned and coordinated daily lodge activities.
- Managed, maintained and operated the commercial laundry.
- Implemented cleaning protocols to maintain high standards of property presentation.
- Trained staff on best practices for cleanliness and hygiene throughout the property.
- Coordinated vendor relationships to ensure timely repairs and efficient service delivery.
- Completed preventive maintenance on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Responded to guest work orders with prompt repairs and clear communication.
- Inspected safety equipment, fire systems, and emergency exits for compliance.
- Scheduled and supervised contractor visits to ensure quality standards and timely completion of work across hotel facilities.
- Maintained records of repairs, service requests, wages, and material costs.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning systems.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.
- Reviewed and acted on customer feedback to enhance lodge services and guest satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts among employees.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance and accommodation operations and monitored expenditures.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Conducted interviews to assess qualifications of potential staff.
- Prepare and serve basic meals.
- Operating the Ski Hire
- Renovating, operating and maintaining the indoor spa and pool.
- Supervising major renovations and building fit outs.
Education
Year 11 -
MSC
Mansfield, VIC01-1997
Associate Diploma-not completed - Electonics Engineering
NMIT
Epping, VICAssociate Diploma-not completed - Mechanical Engineering
NMIT
Epping, VICSkills
- Preventive maintenance
- Building inspections
- Fire safety compliance
- Facilities management
- Building automation systems
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Plumbing maintenance
- Electrical maintenance
- Fire protection systems
- Energy management
- Laundry operations management
- Landscaping management
- Contractor supervision
- Contractor management
- Vendor coordination
- Project management
- Materials requisition
- Budgeting and cost control
- Staff training
- Hiring and training
- Employee scheduling
- Process optimization
- Deadline management
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Risk management
- Multitasking
- Flooring installation
- Tile installation
- Basic carpentry
- Concreting
- Plastering
- Painting
- Rendering
- Maintaining and operating indoor swimming pool
Affiliations
- Guitar. Busking
- Building my garden
Timeline
Accomodation and Maintenance Manager/All Rounder
Alpine Retreat Hotel
04.2011 - 06.2026
Year 11 -
MSC
Associate Diploma-not completed - Electonics Engineering
NMIT
Associate Diploma-not completed - Mechanical Engineering
NMIT