Maintenance Handyperson & Groundskeeper

Christchurch
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

Job Category: Frontline Trades and LabourJob Description:We currently have an opportunity for Maintenance Handyperson/Groundskeeper to join our Health and Education team and play a key role in delivering the Facilities Management (FM) service at the NZ Schools PPP3 Project. Reporting to Operations Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.Te Kōwhiringa | The OpportunityThe NZ Schools PPP is a partnership between Amber Infrastructure, the Ministry of Education, and Downer Company, focusing on enhancing educational environments across several schools in New Zealand. The project aims to deliver quality educational spaces efficiently, ensuring value for money and effective service delivery, with Downer handling various support services such as cleaning, security, and utilities management.What You'll Do (key responsibilities)This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:Act as the main point of contact and coordinator for all services at the facility, including managing subcontractor activities, verifying credentials, and overseeing work completion.Maintain proactive communication with the School Operator to ensure timely fulfillment of ad hoc requests and smooth operational support.Handle general store duties such as receiving, checking, storing, and distributing school supplies, along with porterage and dispatch of goods.Perform caretaker tasks, emergency responses, FF&E movement, replenishment of consumables, incident logging, and general cleaning and maintenance.Plan and manage visitor access to support seamless community engagement and ensure school facilities are available and well-utilized.Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills (experience required)Essential Requirements: Must hold a current driver's license and be police vetted.Desirable Qualifications: Includes cleaning, groundskeeping, supervisory, and building/trade-related certifications.Trade & Maintenance Experience: Background in basic repairs, carpentry, or similar trades; capable of delivering planned maintenance works.Cleaning & Resource Management: Skilled in cleaning practices and efficient use of cost-effective materials.Oversight & Compliance: Experienced in monitoring subcontractor performance and knowledgeable in New Zealand Standards and OH&S regulationsMore than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.Ko wai mātou | Our OrganisationAt Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working hereWe're proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:Training and development to support and diversify your career.With 30% of vacancies filled internally you'll find real opportunities to advance your career.Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
Click "APPLY" and please include your CV and copies of relevant licences/qualification. The reference number for this role is 724205.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.About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

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