Facilities Handy Person at Downer Group

Milburn, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Carpentry, Maintenance, Planning, Organising, Controlling Activities, Safety Compliance, Quality Assurance, Productivity Management, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Initiative, Relationship Building, Technical Literacy, Driving Manual Vehicle, Physical Fitness

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

We currently have an opportunity for a Facilities Handy Person to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high-performance Project team. Reporting to Site Facilities Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services. Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. This involves the proactive management and delivery to the national portfolio of facilities including 15 prisons, 100 courts and 157 community correctional sites. This contract underpins the provision of availability of facilities to support core Government services. The primary role will be carrying out general carpentry and maintenance activities. You will be expected to be involved in planning, organising, and controlling activities and operations as both part of a crew and individually assigned tasks. All work is completed to the satisfaction of customers and all targets (safety, quality, and productivity) are met. You will be expected to work ‘hands-on’ and have experience in a variety of building industry-related projects, which would be an advantage. The role also requires a high standard of personal presentation and workmanship together with strong customer service skills. Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments, so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours. What You’ll Do We are currently seeking a Handy Person to join our high performing team in building maintenance for the Otago Corrections Facility. While undertaking general maintenance and repairs of the facilities your duties will also include; * Dealing with unexpected events and providing direction to work for and within teams * Looking for opportunities for continuous improvement and providing solutions * The undertaking of scheduled maintenance, first response, and reactive activities in order to mitigate disruption to the customer’s activities * A hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contract This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client. Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills We're looking for someone who is passionate about going the extra mile! You are motivated and ready for the opportunity to take on maintenance work to achieve a high standard performance and attention to detail. You will also bring with you: * Previous experience with property, facilities and/or asset management role * Technical skills: working knowledge of the techniques, methods, tools and safety precautions of the carpentry trades. * Consideration may also be given to a person with experience in the flooring, painting or HVAC trades. * Literate (ability to complete time and job sheets, and good technical literacy to operate handheld electronic recording devices) * A full class one Driver’s license and ability to drive a manual vehicle * Physically fit and agile, able to carry out regular bending and lifting tasks * Good verbal and written communication skills as well as tech savvy More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving. Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering: * Training and development to support and diversify your career. * With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career. * Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more. * Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward. Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licenses/qualification. The reference number for this role is 730737.. We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team. At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

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Responsibilities

The primary role involves carrying out general carpentry and maintenance activities, including scheduled, first response, and reactive repairs to mitigate disruption at the facilities. Duties also include involvement in planning, organizing, and controlling activities both individually and as part of a crew, ensuring all targets are met.