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Exciting opportunity for an experienced Handy Person to join our Corrections contract looking after the maintenance and repairs at Rimutaka Prison!

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.

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
Overtime opportunities
Discounts for insurance, retails stores, gym memberships and more!
Te kōwhiringa | 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.

A bit about the role

We are currently seeking a Handy Person to join our high performing team in building maintenance for the Rimutaka Prison while undertaking general maintenance and repairs of the facilities your duties will also include;

Dealing with unexpected events and providing direction to work for 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 customer's activities
A hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contract
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:

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 trade. Skills in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in electrical work.
Literate (ability to complete time and job sheets, and some technical literacy to operate handheld electronic recording devices)
Able to work unsupervised while providing safe and quality work
A full class one Driver's license and ability to drive a manual
Physically fit and agile, able to carry out regular bending and lifting tasks
Good verbal and written communication skills as well as tech savvy
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://www.downergroup.com/facilities-management

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 7157+5.

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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Downer
Engineering
More than 10,000 employees
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called ‘The Downer Difference’. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence.

Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Driven by our purpose to enable communities to thrive, we deliver essential infrastructure services that improve the lives of millions of people every day and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Downer is one of Australia and New Zealand's largest employers, with 31,000 people who are united by a high-performance culture, called ‘The Downer Difference’. Our teams operate in sectors that are closely connected to population growth, urbanisation, national security, and decarbonisation – including roads, rail, ports and airports, power, gas, water, telecommunications, health, education and defence.

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