Description Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki knei | 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 Discounts for insurance, retail stores, gym memberships and more! Overtime opportunities and tools and PPE gear will be provided as part of the role Te kwhiringa | 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 15 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.

Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments, so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours. A bit about the role We are currently seeking a Handy Person to join our high performing team in building maintenance for the Otago Corrections Facility.

While undertaking general maintenance and repairs of the facilities your duties will also include; Dealing with unexpected events and providing direction to work for and within 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 customers activities A hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contract Nga pkenga 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 and attention to detail. 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 trades. Consideration may also be given to a person with experience in the flooring, painting or HVAC trades.

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