Building Maintenance Supervisor

Lincoln University; Lincoln; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development & mentorship

Six weeks of paid leave per year

Annual salary reviews

Eye tests and prescription eyewear

Wellbeing support (EAP)

On-campus gym with discounted member

Job summary

Lincoln University is seeking a hands-on Facilities Coordinator to coordinate contractor-delivered building maintenance and minor projects across the Lincoln Campus. You will work with contractors, trade service providers and university stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and high-standard maintenance activities.

The role requires a carpentry apprenticeship with significant maintenance experience, a strong health and safety focus, and excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship.
• Significant building maintenance experience coordinating contractors.
• Strong health and safety commitment and ability to work in safety-focused environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance requests with contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance to safety and quality standards.
• Support maintenance of campus buildings and assets.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, invoices and contractor costs.
• Provide after-hours and emergency operational support when required.
• Balance contractor management with financial administration and budgeting.

Skills

Contractor coordination

Building maintenance

Health and safety

Planning and organising

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship

Job description

We were initially linked to Canterbury College and welcomed our first intake of students way back in 1880.In 1896, when agriculture had become well established as the mainstay of New Zealand’s exports, we separated from Canterbury...

Coordinate contractors and maintenance activities to keep University facilities safe, well maintained, and operating efficiently.

Based in our Property Services team, this role is responsible for coordinating contractor-delivered building maintenance and minor project work across the Lincoln University campus. You'll work closely with contractors, trade service providers, and University stakeholders to ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Some tasks of the role include:

• Coordinating maintenance requests and assigning work to contractors.
• Monitoring contractor performance to ensure work is completed safely and to agreed standards.
• Supporting the maintenance and upkeep of University buildings and assets.
• Raising and managing purchase orders, invoices, and contractor costs.
• Monitoring expenditure and allocating costs to work orders.
• Providing after-hours and emergency operational support when required.

This is a varied, hands-on coordination role where you'll balance contractor management, financial administration, and operational support while helping to maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for our staff, students, and visitors.

This permanent role is based at our Lincoln Campus and works 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) and commences 13 January 2026. The starting salary range is fixed at $80,000 - $90,000 per annum, depending on experience.

To be successful in the role you will have

• A completed carpentry apprenticeship.
• Significant experience in building maintenance, including coordinating contractors and subcontractors.
• A strong commitment to health and safety and experience working in safety-focused environments.
• Sound organisational, planning, and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Well-developed customer service and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Join a supportive, inclusive community that values diversity, wellbeing, and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Professional development & mentorship to grow your career
• Generous leave entitlements - six weeks of paid leave per year (based on 1.0 FTE)
• Annual salary reviews to recognise your contribution
• Contributions toward eye tests and prescription eyewear
• Free, confidential wellbeing support through Clearhead (EAP)
• Southern Cross employee benefits
• Access to on-campus gym with discounted membership
• On-site early childhood centre with staff discounts
• A vibrant campus lifestyle with cafés, green spaces, and a sense of community

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is a specialist institution dedicated to impactful research and higher education that supports land-based industries in New Zealand and globally.

Our campus sits at the heart of the Lincoln research precinct, complemented by university-owned farms and research stations that blend education, research, and hands-on learning. At Lincoln, students are at the heart of everything we do, empower them to grow their potential and contribute to a more sustainably productive world through world-class teaching and research.

As a progressive university with an ambitious vision, we value a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. Our staff engage with students, parents, government, iwi, and external stakeholders, upholding Lincoln University’s reputation through their work.

Our Te Tiriti o Waitangi commitments begin with mana whenua. We honour our special relationship with Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga, embedded in our He Tūtohinga Whakamātau | Charter of Understanding.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and supported, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are only considering applicants who have current unrestricted legal working rights in New Zealand. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.