Maintenance Controller Ports & Airports

Whakatāne Community Safety Group; Whakatāne; Sur place; NZD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free pool access

Five weeks annual leave

Résumé du poste

Whakatāne District Council is seeking an experienced Maintenance Controller Ports & Airports in Whakatāne to keep port and airport infrastructure safe, reliable and ready for use. You will inspect wharves and ramps, coordinate contractors and respond to urgent maintenance, while delivering preventative work and maintaining records for ongoing operations.

You will work independently and with a team, handle after-hours support, and bring strong hands-on maintenance, problem-solving, and safety

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on maintenance experience, ideally in a port, airport or similar operational environment.
• Experience with mechanical, structural or general building repairs and project management.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to respond confidently to urgent issues.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• A practical commitment to health and safety.
• Clear communication and accurate record-keeping skills.
• The ability to coordinate contractors and manage several maintenance activities.
• The physical capability to safely undertake lifting, climbing and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• A full, clean driver licence and availability for occasional after-hours and weekend work.

Responsabilités

• Inspect wharves and boat ramps and complete repairs.
• Coordinate contractors and respond to urgent maintenance issues.
• Deliver preventative maintenance and support projects.
• Manage tools and supplies and maintain clear work records.
• Provide after-hours and weekend call-out support when required.

Connaissances

Maintenance experience

Mechanical/structural repairs

Problem solving

Organisation

Health & safety

Documentation

Contractor management

Physical fitness

Driver's license

Description du poste

See below the role, outlining the responsibilities and skills we are looking for, for this vacancy.

Maintenance Controller Ports & Airports

Whakatane, New Zealand

Reference: 6941921

• Full time role, 40 hours per week
• Make a difference in the community
• Join a fun, supportive team

The people at Whakatāne District Council love what we do because we do it for others, and that feels good. We work hard and we know it's important to stop and play too. We're on a learning journey because we know we can always do better, and we know we're better together. Will you come on that journey with us? You'll get access to a range of staff benefits including free swimming pool and five weeks' annual leave. You'll never be more than half an hour away from rivers, lakes, forests, beaches, and great walks - most are just on your doorstep. We love this place, and you will too.

Do you enjoy solving practical problems and seeing the results of your work?

As our Maintenance Controller Ports and Airports, you'll help keep Council's port and airport infrastructure safe, reliable and ready for use. From inspecting wharves and boat ramps to completing repairs, coordinating contractors and responding to urgent maintenance issues, no two days will be the same.

You'll work independently and alongside others to deliver preventative maintenance, support projects, manage tools and supplies, and maintain clear records of the work completed. You'll also provide after-hours and weekend call-out support when required.

Ko wai koe | About you

You'll be an experienced builder, tradesperson or maintenance professional who takes pride in delivering quality work. You'll bring:

• Strong hands-on maintenance experience, ideally in a port, airport or similar operational environment
• Experience with mechanical, structural or general building repairs and project management
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to respond confidently to urgent issues
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• A practical commitment to health and safety
• Clear communication and accurate record-keeping skills
• The ability to coordinate contractors and manage several maintenance activities
• The physical capability to safely undertake lifting, climbing and outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• A full, clean driver licence and availability for occasional after-hours and weekend work.
• We're always learning and improving - Toitū te Taumata
• We're passionate and proud - Toitū te Mauri Ora
• We put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitū te Tangata

Discover the benefits – Whāia ngā hua

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If you need any questions answered, please feel free to send us an email. We’d be more than happy to help!