About UsAt 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.About The TeamSocial Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand's essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.Job DescriptionKo te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki konei | Why you will enjoy working hereDowner 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 homesTools and Safety Gear provided as part of this roleOvertime opportunitiesTe kowhiringa | The OpportunityDowner 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 RoleWe are currently seeking a Handy Person to join our high performing team in building maintenance for the Whanganui 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 teamsLooking for opportunities for continuous improvement and providing solutionsThe undertaking of scheduled maintenance, first response, and reactive activities in order to mitigate disruption to the customer's activitiesA hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contractNga pukenga matua | Important SkillsWe'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 roleTechnical 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 workA full class one Driver's license and ability to drive a manualPhysically fit and agile, able to carry out regular bending and lifting tasksGood verbal and written communication skills as well as tech savvyKo wai matou | Our OrganisationWant to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site - https://www.downergroup.com/facilities-managementMe pehea ki te tono | How to applyIf this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 713849.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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