Handyperson

We currently have an opportunity for a Handyperson. Join our team and play a key role in Assisting skilled tradespeople carry out maintenance, repairs, and project work, which are to be completed promptly and efficiently. Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

The Opportunity

Spotless Facilities Services (a Downer Company) delivers a range of Facilities Maintenance and Management Services to New Zealand Defence Force.

What You’ll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Working under the direction (direct or indirect) of your designated leader undertaking works related to the delivery of service and /or projects.

• Working within the parameters relevant to the work, e.g., time, materials, costs, resources.

• Promoting strong collaborative customer relationships with positive interactions and value adding activities.

• Complete work in accordance with contract requirements.

• Undertake tasks as required from time to time, as determined by the Site Manager / Team Leader

• Working within, and assist with, risk and event management and mitigation guidelines.

• Promoting business according to our Values.

• Escorting of sub-contractors, visitors, client, or any other authorised/ approved persons(s) as required.

• Ensuring your assigned works is coordinated and undertaken in an efficient, compliant manner.

Important Skills (experience required)

• Drivers’ License, Manual class 1.

• Literate (ability to complete time and job sheets, and technical literacy to operate handheld electronic recording devices).

• Ability to plan jobs, operate and maintain equipment without supervision.

• Ability to Communicate well.

• Physically fit and the ability to perform manual labour tasks.

• Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately.

• Flexibility to work in different environments and adapt to changing priorities.

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Technical skills: Working knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools.

• Self-motivated, energetic, proactive, and results orientated.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Our Organisation

At 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.

Why you will enjoy working here

We’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.

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