Serviceperson Utilities

Do you thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment?You will be getting your hands dirty maintaining and renewing our utilities.Based at Silverstream Depot, Lower Hutt.This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week.The opportunityThe purpose of this role is to provide maintenance and repairs to the Wellington Region 3 waters utilities assets such as pump stations, reservoirs, and pressure reducing valves, ensuring diagnoses and resolution of operational failures and completion of planned maintenance.The role requires the job holder to be able to communicate with both internal and external customers and to deliver a high level of service to our wider customers.About YouTo be successful in this role you will bring:Enrolled in and actively working towards the New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 3 (Stormwater and Wastewater Pipeline Construction and Maintenance) or New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 3 (Drinking Water Pipeline Construction and Maintenance).Driving License Class 1 and 2 (HT Full).Understanding of the operation of water, stormwater, and wastewater pump stations.Experience in working independently on a range of basic repairs across the Utilities assets.Physically fit – able to perform heavy manual labour.Able to assist effectively on more complex jobs with a more experienced serviceperson or under supervision and guidance.BenefitsAt Wellington Water and part of the Alliance, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities.
We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.About UsWellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa.
Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed.
We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart.
Our people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment, which is reflective in our values: Tangata Tiaki, Whanau, and Mana.Applications close: 4th March 2025How To ApplyTo view a copy of the position description: click here.To apply for the role, click on the "apply" button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site.
Please note if you are a Wellington Water employee, please apply using your work email.For further information, email: ****** will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water.
You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
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