Facilities Handyperson

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful

We offer:

  • Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Discounts for Health Insurance, Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more

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 16 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.

A bit about the role


We are currently seeking a Handy Person to join our high performing team in building maintenance for the Christchurch Women's Prison and Rolleston.

While undertaking general maintenance and repairs of the facilities your duties will also include;

  • Dealing with unexpected events and providing direction to work for 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 handson role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contract

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.


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 trade. Skills in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in electrical work.
  • Literate (ability to complete time and job sheets, and some technical literacy to operate handheld electronic recording devices)
  • Able to work unsupervised while providing safe and quality work
  • A full class one Driver's license and ability to drive a manual
  • Physically fit and agile, able to carry out regular bending and lifting tasks
  • Good verbal and written communication skills as well as tech savvy

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply


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.
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