Mechanical Maintenance Technician

4 weeks ago

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand New Plymouth District Council Full time
Career Opportunities: Mechanical Maintenance Technician (8002)

Join Us at New Plymouth District Council

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is dedicated to serving our community and enhancing the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit here. We are guided by the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to fostering partnerships that respect and celebrate our district's rich cultural heritage. Through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, we aim to deliver exceptional services and initiatives that support our vision of building a thriving, connected, and future-focused district. At Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and dynamic organisation that values people, creativity, and progress.

The Opportunity | Te āheinga

Join our dedicated Three Waters Team at New Plymouth District Council as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment across our water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, and other critical sites.

  • Undertake inspections and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment at the water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and other sites.
  • Prepare condition assessments and create work orders.
  • Seek ways to optimise and improve mechanical maintenance schedules.
  • Provide input for Schedules if required with the Asset Planner.
  • Undertake mechanical repairs and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment at the water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations and other sites.
  • Diagnosing and finding solutions for mechanical issues.
  • Actively ensure that legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures are fulfilled, particularly in relation to all key relevant legislation.
  • Practical skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to follow technical manuals and engineering drawings.
  • Computer literate and able to maintain electronic records.
  • Working within a Permit to Work system.
  • A background or strong interest in Reliability Engineering is a plus, but not essential.

What We Offer | Ngā Ratonga

At New Plymouth District Council, we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff. This includes:

  • Solid career pathways.
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • Personal and professional growth.
  • Our Peoples Package spans five key pillars:
    Wellbeing, Development, Benefits, Culture, and Recognition.

You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with a salary of between $75,675 - $81,560.

We value the wellbeing of our team and provide an inclusive workplace that recognises and rewards your contributions. Together, we're building a better New Plymouth - one step at a time.

Applications close Wednesday 7th May 2025

(We would be honoured if you apply)

Be part of a council that values people, culture, and opportunity.

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

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