Maintenance/Gardener

New Zealand Aged Care Services; Papakura; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tui Lifecare, Papakura, Auckland 2110, part of the New Zealand Aged Care Services group, is seeking a practical, reliable Maintenance Person to help keep our facility safe, comfortable, and well presented for residents, staff, and visitors.

Carry out general repairs and maintenance across the facility, including plumbing, minor electrical, painting, and carpentry, with regular health and safety checks and prompt response to requests.

Qualifications

• Practical trade skills or solid all-round maintenance/handyperson experience.
• A proactive, safety-conscious approach and good problem-solving skills.
• Full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Comfortable working around residents in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance across the facility, including plumbing, minor electrical, painting, and carpentry.
• Complete regular health and safety checks, including fire and call bell systems, in line with facility schedules.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and residents.
• Maintain building exteriors, car parks, and equipment in good working order.
• Support contractors on larger projects and help maintain compliance records.
• Assist with moving furniture and equipment, and general facility upkeep.

Skills

Trade skills

Maintenance experience

Safety-minded

NZ driver's licence

Job description

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Tui Lifecare, Papakura, Auckland 2110| Mon- Fri I Full-time (35 hours)

Tui Lifecare in 2-6 Trentham Road, Papakura, Auckland 2110, part of the New Zealand Aged Care Services (NZACS) group, is looking for a practical, reliable Maintenance Person to help keep our facility safe, comfortable, and well presented for residents, staff, and visitors.

About the role

Carry out general repairs and maintenance across the facility, including plumbing, minor electrical, painting, and carpentry.

Complete regular health and safety checks, including fire and call bell systems, in line with facility schedules.

Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff and residents.

Maintain building exteriors, car parks, and equipment in good working order.

Support contractors on larger projects and help maintain compliance records.

Assist with moving furniture and equipment, and general facility upkeep.

About you

Practical trade skills or solid all-round maintenance/handyperson experience.

A proactive, safety-conscious approach and good problem-solving skills.

Full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.

Comfortable working around residents in a healthcare environment.

What we offer

Variety in your day-to-day work and the satisfaction of directly supporting resident wellbeing.

A supportive team and manager.

Competitive pay in line with experience.

New Zealand Aged Care Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and will be required to complete a Ministry of Justice check as part of the recruitment process.