Facilities Trade Assistant

1 week ago

Wellington City, 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
- Learn from the Industry Experts within our business
- Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer.

Have a look at our other great benefits here

**Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Downer NZ holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. Downer provide enhanced and extended scope of works and implement new processes to ensure that all facilitates are well managed and maintained. We are currently seeking a Facilities Trade Assistant to join our team at the Department of Corrections in Rimutaka Prison.

**A bit about the role**

This is a hands-on role which will be based predominantly on the field and responsible for on-site installation. Duties include but not limited to.
- Provide practical support to skilled tradespeople in carrying out maintenance, repairs, and project work.
- Ensuring the sites and equipment are well maintained and cleaned at all times.
- Performing manual tasks as required and operating machinery and power tools
- Escorting of sub-contractors, visitors, client, or any other authorised/ approved persons(s) as required.

**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:

- Experience in the building, plumbing or electrical industries.
- Technical skills: Working knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools is a must.
- Physically fit and the ability to perform manual labour tasks.
- Well organised with the ability to meet deadlines, plan, and prioritise.
- Ability to complete time and job sheets and some technical literacy to operate handheld electronic recording devices.
- Experience working in prison environment will be advantageous.

**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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