Facilities Handyperson

We currently have an opportunity for a Facilities Handy Person to join our Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice team and play a key role in our high-performance Project team. Reporting to Site Facilities Manager, you'll help deliver high-quality outcomes that support our essential services.

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. 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.

What You’ll Do 

We are currently seeking a Handy Person to join our high performing team in building maintenance for the Hawke’s Bay 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 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 customer’s activities
• A hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contract

This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome-focused, enjoys a challenge, and is able to take initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and client.

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 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.
• Literate (ability to complete time and job sheets, and good technical literacy to operate handheld electronic recording devices)
• A full class one Driver’s license and ability to drive a manual vehicle
• Physically fit and agile, able to carry out regular bending and lifting tasks
• Good verbal and written communication skills as well as tech savvy

More 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 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.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | 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. 

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