Maintenance Assistant | Part Time | Remuera (7 St Vincent)

Metlifecare Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness day

Birthday day off

Health & Life Insurance

KiwiSaver contributions

Job summary

Metlifecare Limited is seeking a Maintenance Assistant for a permanent part-time role at the Remuera village in Auckland. You will provide general maintenance services to residents, supporting the village manager and upkeep of facilities.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–12pm (20 hours per week). Experience in property maintenance is valued, and a full driver’s licence is essential for vehicle access and site duties. Benefits are provided as part of the employment package.

Qualifications

• Experience as a general handyman or in property maintenance is advantageous.
• Full driver's license is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously is beneficial.
• Strong focus on Health and Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance services to residents and the village.
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed on plant, equipment and buildings.
• Assist grounds staff and perform gardening tasks as required.
• Maintain Health and Safety standards on site.
• Liaise with residents daily to understand and resolve maintenance issues.

Skills

General maintenance

Hand tools & power tools

Health & safety

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

Maintenance machinery

Job description

• Permanent, part-time position - 20 hours week
• Lovely Retirement Village environment - Remuera location - work close to home
• Utilise your general maintenance/building knowledge
• Great staff benefits offered - read on!!

About the role

We are seeking a maintenance assistant to join our fabulous team on a permanent part-time basis, providing general maintenance services to our residents at our lovely 7 Saint Vincent village in Remuera. Reporting to the Village Manager, you will assist with the overall maintenance of our village and facilities.

This role is working Monday to Friday 8am to 12noon = 20hrs week

Some of the great things you will be doing.

• Providing general maintenance services to our residents in our Village.
• Ensure preventative maintenance schedules are completed on all plant, equipment, and buildings in a timely manner.
• Aids the grounds staff and undertakes general gardening tasks from time to time as and if required.
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety standards are met and maintained on site.
• Take responsibility in liaising with residents daily to understand and problem solve any general maintenance issues on site

About you

Previous experience as a general handyman or in property maintenance will be highly advantageous.

Some things that will support your application:

• Ability to work autonomously
• Strong focus on Health and Safety standards
• Confidence and ability to use hand tools, power tools and operate maintenance machinery
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Full Driver's License is essential.

About Us

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,400 New Zealanders.

Check out some of our Benefits!

• paid wellness day & a paid day off to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health & Life Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years