Maintenance assistant

DeBretts Group Limited; Taupo; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DeBretts Group Limited in Taupo is seeking a mature, reliable Maintenance Assistant to join our facilities team. The role involves general maintenance, preventative maintenance, and urgent repairs across buildings and grounds.

You will work independently and as part of a team, handle landscaping tasks, and ensure a safe, clean working environment while meeting tight deadlines, including weekends and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• General maintenance knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and fix maintenance issues.
• Maintain buildings, equipment, and facilities.
• Landscaping and gardening.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained working environment.
• Respond to maintenance requests efficiently.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Problem solving

Teamwork

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking mature, confident, and organised Maintenance Assistant:

Good practical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliable, punctual, and hardworking

Positive attitude and attention to detail

Must hold a current, full New Zealand driver's licence.

Must be able to work weekends and school/public holidays.

Key requirements and responsibilities for this role:

Carry out general maintenance and repairs

Perform preventative maintenance

Troubleshoot and fix maintenance issues

Maintain buildings, equipment, and facilities

Landscaping and gardening

Ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained working environment

Respond to maintenance requests efficiently