Hvac Technician

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

Job no: 596820

Work type:
Full Time - Permanent

Categories:
Trades & Maintenance, Telecommunications


Downer has been designing, building and sustaining New Zealand's infrastructure for over a century and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.


With over 10,000 employees in New Zealand, we work alongside some of New Zealand's biggest businesses, councils and government agencies.


About Downer Telecommunications:

Downer is a significant player in the telecommunications industry within New Zealand.

We are growing our business through delivering consistent service, excellence and results and through developing inspirational leadership with our people and customers.

We design, build, install and maintain critical telecommunications networks.

From cities to rural communities, from the Chatham Islands to Antarctica, our experts are delivering mobile and broadband coverage to keep communities connected.

When a weather crisis hits, our people are always ready to ensure the network stays up and running.

About the role:

We provide integrated facilities management services spanning from public amenity services to high-tech data centre management.

Our Engineering Services team in Palmerston North have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HVAC Technician to support our contracts and project delivery.

This role will see you involved in the delivery of proactive and reactive HVAC works. You will be a skilled technician who is able to both work autonomously and as part of a team. You will be experienced in a commercial HVAC environment.

You will be involved in cleaning, adjusting and repairing HVAC systems, performing preventative maintenance, performing emergency repairs, keeping good job notes and records of maintenance jobs and ensuring compliance with appliance standards.


About you:

To be successful in this exciting role you will need to have the following skills and attributes:
Level 4 Certificate in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration and minimum of 4 years' experience post qualification

Refrigerant Handling Certificate and either a full or limited Electrical Service Technician License

Proven experience in the service and installation of HVAC equipment and systems

Knowledge and understanding of Building Automation and Controls would be an advantage

Experience in working with process coolers/data cooling and the understanding of temperature control within this environment

Ability to fault find and provide solutions under pressure

Current Class 1 Full NZ Drivers Licence

A strong work ethic / commitment to safety with excellent time management skills

A positive, proactive approach and a willingness to learn

Good verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently

Technically minded with an eye for detail and confidence using smart device job management Apps.

We Offer:

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in our diverse business.

We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment.

We provide comprehensive training to meet the stringent criteria of our industry, a competitive remuneration package reflective of your skills and experience, and all the tools of trade you need to do your job.

Perks & Benefits

Match your loyalty, excitement and passion for high quality service with ours and we will reward you with a competitive remuneration, extensive training and development to help you to enhance your skills, advance your career along with great employee benefits too

Leadership Pathway Development Programs

Dedicated Learning and Development team

We will reward you with a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements


A heavily subsidised membership to our Community Trust Partner that enables you and your family access to healthcare benefits, discounted access to over 150 holiday homes in great locations across New Zealand.

Special rates and discounts through our partners across Healthcare, Gyms, Banking and Insurance

Working for an organisation that not only works on building better stronger communities but within those communities; where we offer training and meaningful work, through our Corporate Social Outcomes team

This is a great time to join the Downer team

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click 'apply'. This reference number for this role is

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.


Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.


Advertised: 09 Jan 2023 New Zealand Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Jan 2023 New Zealand Daylight Time
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