Facility Technician

City Care Property; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Citycare Property is seeking a hands-on Facility Technician for Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt, NZ. The role covers general maintenance, repairs, and preventative tasks within a large, secure military site.

You’ll perform a range of activities from general building upkeep to reactive repairs, with a strong emphasis on safety and practical problem solving. NZ resident with a trade background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities building maintenance or similar practical role.
• Ability to identify faults, hazards and repair requirements.
• Comfort working in a large, secure military environment with safety emphasis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building and facilities maintenance.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and repairs.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Identify faults, hazards and repair requirements.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

General repairs

Hands-on

Tools

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Job description

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City Care Property – Trentham, North Island

Citycare Property is proud to partner with the New Zealand Defence Force, maintaining the facilities that support Defence operations across New Zealand.

We're looking for a hands-on Facility Technician to join our team at Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt. If you enjoy variety, practical problem-solving, and seeing the impact of your work every day, this could be the role for you.

Working across a large and unique military environment, you'll help maintain buildings, assets, and facilities that support the people who serve New Zealand. From general repairs and preventative maintenance to responding to site requests, no two days are the same.

Whether you're a tradesperson, maintenance technician, handyperson, or former military member with strong practical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Facility Technician, you’ll be part of the team responsible for keeping key facilities at Trentham Military Camp in good working order.

You’ll work across a range of general maintenance, repairs, compliance support, and facilities tasks. The work is varied, purposeful, and hands-on, with a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.

Your day-to-day work may include:

• Carrying out general building and facilities maintenance
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests and repairs
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities
• Identifying faults, hazards, and repair requirements

This role would suit someone who enjoys physical, practical work and likes the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of what they do each day.

We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and safety-focused who enjoys solving problems and taking pride in their work. You’ll be someone who can get stuck in, think on your feet, and take ownership of your work. You’ll also be comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team, communicating clearly with your colleagues, site contacts, subcontractors, and Defence personnel. You’ll bring:

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, trades, handyperson work, or a similar practical role

Strong all-round maintenance and repair skills

• A trade background or practical experience across areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, general repairs, mechanical, electrical, or building services
• A good understanding of health and safety, with a proactive approach to working safely
• Strong communication skills and a respectful, professional approach
• A current full New Zealand driver licence
• Full New Zealand working rights
• Ability to pass a Defence Clearance check, Criminal Check and Drug & Alcohol/Medical check

This is more than just another maintenance role. You’ll be working in a unique NZDF site while enjoying the stability and opportunities that come with a leading facilities management provider.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Meaningful work supporting NZDF operations
• A varied workday with plenty of hands-on problem solving
• Stable, long-term employmentVaried, hands-on work with plenty of problem-solving
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive team that values safety, quality, and teamwork

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members ofPride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre.We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.

Citycare Property is proud to partner with the New Zealand Defence Force, maintaining the facilities that support Defence operations across New Zealand.

We're looking for a hands-on Facility Technician to join our team at Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt. If you enjoy variety, practical problem-solving, and seeing the impact of your work every day, this could be the role for you.

Working across a large and unique military environment, you'll help maintain buildings, assets, and facilities that support the people who serve New Zealand. From general repairs and preventative maintenance to responding to site requests, no two days are the same.

Whether you're a tradesperson, maintenance technician, handyperson, or former military member with strong practical skills, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing | Ngā Kawenga Takohanga

As a Facility Technician, you’ll be part of the team responsible for keeping key facilities at Trentham Military Camp in good working order.

You’ll work across a range of general maintenance, repairs, compliance support, and facilities tasks. The work is varied, purposeful, and hands-on, with a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.

Your day-to-day work may include:

• Carrying out general building and facilities maintenance
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests and repairs
• Completing planned preventative maintenance activities
• Identifying faults, hazards, and repair requirements

This role would suit someone who enjoys physical, practical work and likes the satisfaction of seeing the direct impact of what they do each day.

What We’re Looking For | Ā Mātou e Rapu Ana:

We’re looking for someone practical, reliable, and safety-focused who enjoys solving problems and taking pride in their work.You’ll be someone who can get stuck in, think on your feet, and take ownership of your work. You’ll also be comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team, communicating clearly with your colleagues, site contacts, subcontractors, and Defence personnel. You'll bring:

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, trades, handyperson work, or a similar practical role
• Strong all-round maintenance and repair skills
• A trade background or practical experience across areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, general repairs, mechanical, electrical, or building services
• A good understanding of health and safety, with a proactive approach to working safely
• Strong communication skills and a respectful, professional approach
• A current full New Zealand driver licence
• Full New Zealand working rights
• Ability to pass a Defence Clearance check, Criminal Check and Drug & Alcohol/Medical check

Benefits | Ngā painga

This is more than just another maintenance role. You’ll be working in a unique NZDF site while enjoying the stability and opportunities that come with a leading facilities management provider.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Meaningful work supporting NZDF operations
• A varied workday with plenty of hands-on problem solving
• Stable, long-term employmentVaried, hands-on work with plenty of problem-solving
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive team that values safety, quality, and teamwork

If you enjoy variety, like working with good people, and want to be part of something that contributes to a bigger purpose, this could be a great fit.

About Us | Mō Mātou

Citycare Property is a proudly Kiwi-owned, values-driven organisation focused on building, maintaining, and renewing Aotearoa's social infrastructure. We partner with local and central government to care for the spaces where communities connect, thrive, and access essential services. Our purpose is to Enhance the Wellbeing of our Communities by championing sustainable social, environmental and cultural outcomes while prioritising local people and businesses.

We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are proud members ofPride Pledge and Te Uru Tāngata Centre.We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and actively grow Te Ao Māori knowledge within our teams. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know any support you may need.