Facilities Technical Specialist

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Professional development

Wellbeing days

Health insurance (Unimed)

Annual health checks

Additional annual leave purchase

Local business discounts

Job summary

Hamilton City Council’s Infrastructure and Assets Group is seeking a Facilities Technician to keep our facilities running at their best. You’ll provide technical advice and hands-on support across a diverse portfolio of buildings and facilities, identifying issues and implementing practical solutions to improve performance and reliability.

In this role you’ll assist with condition assessments, troubleshoot faults, coordinate repairs with contractors, and ensure work meets relevant standards and

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in building construction, facilities or asset management, programme or project management or electrical/mechanical engineering or other related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic, planned or technical facilities management.
• Strong understanding of building infrastructure and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with contractors and service providers to establish technical requirements needed for buildings to function.
• Proficiency in asset management systems, excel spreadsheets and or technical documentation.
• Experience in local government or public sector environments preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and hands-on support across facilities.
• Identify issues, propose practical solutions, and improve building system performance.
• Support condition assessments and related work programmes.
• Troubleshoot faults and coordinate repairs with contractors.
• Ensure facilities meet standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor coordination

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant qualification in building/ engineering

Tools

Asset management systems

Excel

Technical documentation

Job description

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated todelivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

Job Description

Help keep Hamilton City Council’s facilities running at their best. Working alongside our Facilities Technical Manager, you’ll provide technical advice and hands on support across a diverse portfolio of buildings and facilities. From identifying issues and finding practical solutions to helping improve the performance of building systems, you’ll play an important role in creating safe, efficient, and well-maintained environments for our teams and community.

In this varied role, you’ll support condition assessments and other facilities related work programmes, troubleshoot faults and coordinate repairs, and work closely with contractors and internal teams to ensure work is completed to a high standard.You’ll also help ensure our facilities meet relevant standards and compliance requirements while contributing ideas that improve reliability, performance, and long-term asset outcomes.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with building systems, and making a real impact behind the scenes, we’d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team, work on a broad range of facilities, and help shape the future of Hamilton’s built environment.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

Qualifications and experience:

• Trade or tertiary qualification in building construction, facilities or asset management, programme or project management or electrical/mechanical engineering or other related qualification.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic, planned or technical facilities management.
• Strong understanding of building infrastructure and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with contractors and service providers in to establish technical requirements needed for buildings to function.
• Proficiency in asset management systems, excel spreadsheets and or technical documentation.
• Experience in local government or public sector environments preferred but not essential.

Qualities and attributes:

• Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency in technical operations preferred.
• Ability to work with external providers to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding of Te Ao Maaori principles in service delivery.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circa$97k dependent on skills and experience.

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Applications close on the:30 August 2026

Note: We will be shortlistingas we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa. All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants byclicking here. It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met. As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings. This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.