Maintenance Technician

JobSpace; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is recruiting three Maintenance Technicians to support clients in the Canterbury Region. The role focuses on air conditioning maintenance, installation, and associated ductwork tasks.

You will work with qualified engineers, measure and replace parts, and ensure compliance with the Site-Specific Safety Plan. A Level 4+ qualification or two years of relevant experience is required, with good physical fitness.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude relevant to assembling and diagnosing HVAC components.
• Physical fitness to lift machinery and tools.
• Relevant technical education or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fitter for Air Conditioning Maintenance and related systems.
• Work with clients following Mechanical Engineering Drawings to lay out ductwork and components; clean/repair as needed.
• Measure corroded sections, cut and fit new sheet metal, possible welding.
• Inspect fan coil units and perform filter maintenance.
• Install and commission new air conditioning systems including exhaust systems for toilet, general, and kitchen areas.
• Supervise other staff when assigned and comply with Site-Specific Safety Plan.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical fitness

Education

Certificate Level 4 or higher in Engineering/Technology/Refrigeration or related field

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our company is recruiting three Maintenance Technicians to work in the Canterbury Region and support our clients following a recent increase in projects.

We offer a guaranteed minimum of 30 working hours per week, with a pay rate of $30.00 to
$40.00 per hour for the right candidates.

Your duties includes:

• Fitter for Air Conditioning Maintenance
• Working with the clients as per built Mechanical Engineering Drawings to locate the layout of Air conditioning systems/corrosion of sheet metal/air handling units/ductwork, then clean/repair as required.
• Measuring of corroded sections, marking and cutting of new sheet metal in the air handling units and ductwork. In some applications welding of sections will also be required.
• Fan coil unit inspections and filter maintenance.
• Installation/cleaning of new Air conditioning systems including Toilet, General, and kitchen exhaust systems.
• Supervising other staff when assigned that function.
• Must comply with requirements of Site-Specific Safety Plan for each workplace location.

Requirement :

• Hold a Certificate Level 4 or higher qualification in Engineering, Technology, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Installation, or a related field.
• Or hold a minimum of two years of relevant experience
• Physically fit to lift up machinery and tools