Facilities and Property Maintenance Manager

Bruce McLaren Intermediate School; Waitakere Ranges; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruce McLaren Intermediate School is seeking a Facilities and Property Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance, safety, and contractor coordination at our Henderson, Auckland site. The role is full-time and involves supervising external contractors, maintaining records, and ensuring safe operation of tools and machinery.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant Diploma or at least 2.5 years of property/facility management experience, with strong organisational skills and NZ health and safety

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of NZ health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with leadership and vendors.
• Experience supervising contractors and maintaining records.
• Current full driver’s licence and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors and manage day-to-day maintenance tasks.
• Maintain compliance documentation and property records.
• Operate maintenance machinery and power tools safely.
• Coordinate with leadership, external vendors and foster a safe site.

Skills

Health & safety regs

Communication skills

Contractor supervision

Organisational skills

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Facilities Management

2.5+ years experience (property/facility management)

Tools

Power tools

Maintenance machinery

Job description

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Facilities and Property Maintenance Manager

This is a full-time, permanent position. 40 hours per week.

The pay rate for this position is between $35.00 - $38.00 per hour, depending on the applicant's relevant skills and professional background.

Located: Henderson, Auckland.

Sound knowledge of New Zealand health and safety regulations. Excellent communication skills to coordinate with leadership and external vendors. Clear NZ Police vetting check (mandatory).

Essential Qualifications and Experience

A relevant qualification (such as a Diploma in Facilities Management, Construction, or Property Management) OR minimum 2.5 years of verifiable experience in property or facility management.

Experience supervising contractors. Practical experience undertaking general building maintenance. Demonstrated ability to safely operate maintenance machinery and power tools. Experience maintaining compliance documentation and property records. Strong organisational and planning skills. Ability to prioritise competing workloads. Ability to work independently. Current full driver's licence. Equivalent practical experience may be accepted in place of formal qualifications where appropriate.

Desirable Qualifications

First Aid Certificate. Site Safe Passport. Health and Safety Representative training. Experience working within a school or educational environment. Knowledge of Ministry of Education property requirements. Core Competencies The successful applicant will demonstrate: Leadership Initiative and accountability. Strategic thinking. Sound judgement. Effective decision-making.

Relationship Management

Ability to build positive professional relationships. Ability to engage directly with the Principal and School Board. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Strong contractor management skills. Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Ability to support students with disabilities through maintaining accessible facilities. Commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive school environment.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare professional reports. Ability to explain technical matters clearly. Strong customer service skills.

Health and Safety - Strong understanding of workplace health and safety. Commitment to safe work practices. Proactive hazard identification and risk management.

Physical Requirements

The successful applicant must be able to: undertake manual handling safely. Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Climb ladders and access roof spaces where authorised. Safely operate machinery and maintenance equipment. Lift and transport maintenance equipment and materials using safe manual handling techniques.

The Facilities and Property Maintenance Manager shall: Act honestly, ethically and professionally. Maintain confidentiality. Demonstrate integrity and accountability. Treat all members of the school community with dignity and respect. Foster inclusive and collaborative working relationships. Promote accessibility and equal opportunity. Support the School's vision, values and strategic objectives. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional improvement.