Maintenance Technician

CHT Care Homes; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools, phone, and laptop provided

Uniform and safety footwear supplied

On call allowance

Job summary

CHT Care Homes is seeking a Maintenance Superstar to support two care homes, CHT St Johns in Epsom and CHT Royal Oak in Auckland. You will carry out emergency, routine, and preventative maintenance on buildings, plant, and equipment, and respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.

This hands-on role requires mechanical aptitude, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to work independently while liaising with care home managers and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Maintenance or handyperson experience desirable.
• Able to work independently with a strong eye for detail.
• Physically fit and capable of hands-on work.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using technology and completing paperwork.
• Customer-focused with the ability to relate to residents, staff, and families.
• Understanding of the needs of residents in aged care, including dementia care.
• Full NZ driver’s licence (manual driving ability required).
• NZ citizen, resident, or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Carry out emergency, routine, and preventative maintenance on buildings, plant, and equipment
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency call-outs
• Inspect, repair, test, and maintain medical and mobility equipment (beds, hoists, wheelchairs, air mattresses, commodes, sensors, recliners, etc.)
• Conduct safety, temperature, and compliance checks to ensure resident wellbeing
• Perform basic gardening and grounds maintenance (lawns, hedges, pathways)
• Identify hazards and ensure health and safety standards are maintained
• Complete required documentation and compliance reporting
• Liaise with Carehome Managers, Maintenance Manager, and external service providers
• Participate in on-call roster, team meetings, and health & safety initiatives
• Support other Carehomes and carry out additional duties as required

Job description

CHT St John's, 54 Pah Road, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand

Posted Monday, 10 August 2026 at 10:00 am

CHT Care Homes is a trusted, not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years of experience supporting older New Zealanders. With 23 homes across the North Island, we’re proudly values-led—centred on care, compassion, comfort, companionship and connectedness.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Superstar to support two of our care homes, CHT St Johns in Epsom and CHT Royal Oak. No two days will be the same — every day will bring new challenges, learning opportunities and the chance to make a real difference. With a company car, tools, laptop, mobile phone and ongoing learning and development, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed and grow in the role.

What you will be doing:

• Carry out emergency, routine, and preventative maintenance on buildings, plant, and equipment
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency call-outs
• Inspect, repair, test, and maintain medical and mobility equipment (beds, hoists, wheelchairs, air mattresses, commodes, sensors, recliners, etc.)
• Conduct safety, temperature, and compliance checks to ensure resident wellbeing
• Perform basic gardening and grounds maintenance (lawns, hedges, pathways)
• Identify hazards and ensure health and safety standards are maintained
• Complete required documentation and compliance reporting
• Liaise with Carehome Managers, Maintenance Manager, and external service providers
• Participate in on-call roster, team meetings, and health & safety initiatives
• Support other Carehomes and carry out additional duties as required

What we are looking for::

• Previous maintenance or handyperson experience desirable (but not essential)
• Able to work independently with a strong eye for detail
• Physically fit and capable of hands-on work
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable using technology and completing paperwork
• Customer-focused with the ability to relate to residents, staff, and families
• Understanding of the needs of residents in aged care, including dementia care
• Full NZ driver’s licence (manual driving ability required)
• NZ citizen, resident, or valid NZ work visa
• Positive, “can-do” attitude and strong work ethic

We provide :

• Company vehicle
• Tools, phone, and laptop provided
• Uniform and safety footwear supplied
• On call allowance – if required

Benefits of working at CHT

• Long service leave and recognition for your commitment
• An annual shoe voucher—because comfort matters
• Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and EAP support
• The reassurance of working for a not-for-profit that reinvests in its people, care homes, and resident experience

If you’re looking for purposeful caregiving work in a beautiful location—and want to be part of a supportive, values-driven team—this is the place for you.

Join us at CHT and bring comfort, care, and connection to our residents every day

CHT St John's, 54 Pah Road, Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand