Water Systems Technician - Field Maintenance

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IAWAI - Flowing Waters seeks hands-on Maintenance Delivery crew members to service Hamilton city and Waikato district water networks. You will build, maintain, and repair underground water, stormwater and wastewater systems, contributing to reliable services for the community.

This role offers variety across sites, with opportunities to advance your infrastructure Works qualifications and work in all weather. A strong safety focus and ability to work with the public are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the trade or civil industry is required.
• Completed or started a trade qualification is preferred (NZ cert in infrastructure works).
• Able to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and a Ministry of Justice background check.
• Able to keep accurate written and electronic records.
• Able to work unsupervised and follow instructions.
• Able to communicate with colleagues and the public in a positive manner.
• Available to be rostered on-call afterhours.
• Full NZ Drivers Licence (Class 2 would be an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Fixing a leak or carrying out repairs on water-related infrastructure.
• Replacing/repairing a pump or performing minor mechanical repairs.
• Sorting out a blocked pipe or drainage issue.
• Attending emergency flood/overflow events.
• Maintaining drains, pipes, and open watercourses.
• Working at treatment plants or reservoirs.
• Participation in future professional qualifications funded by employer.

Skills

Experience in trade or civil industry

Communicate to colleagues and public

Work unsupervised and follow instruc­t

On-call afterhours

Keep accurate records (written/electro

Pass pre-employment medical and MOJ bg

Full NZ Driver's Licence (Class 2 an a

Education

NZ certificate in infrastructure works (preferred)

Trade qualification (completed or started)

Job description

IAWAI - Flowing Waters seeks hands-on Maintenance Delivery crew members to service Hamilton city and Waikato district water networks. You will build, maintain, and repair underground water, stormwater and wastewater systems, contributing to reliable services for the community.

This role offers variety across sites, with opportunities to advance your infrastructure Works qualifications and work in all weather. A strong safety focus and ability to work with the public are essential.