About Us
At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

About the Team
Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand’s essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.

Job Description
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Spotless (a Downer Company) has the contract with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for Facilities Maintenance and Management at four main bases: Linton Military Camp, RNZAF Base Ohakea, Burnham Military Camp and Waiouru Military Training Area, the National Army Museum, and several satellite sites where we deliver a suite of services to support Defence capability.

The primary role of the Electrical Tradesperson is to perform both preventative and reactive electrical maintenance tasks on buildings, plant, and equipment within the scope of this contract, in accordance with the standards prescribed and agreed between the client and Spotless..

Also responsible for:

• Carry out maintenance and repair activities, within skill set, to meet contract conditions and customer requirements.
• Assist other staff and clients as required to meet contract requirements.
• Plan and manage own work to ensure a satisfactory and cost-effective outcome.
• Provide paperwork including dockets, timesheets, and service sheets in a timely manner.

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Demonstrated experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work with a preferred minimum of four years post-trade experience.
• Demonstrated diagnostic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Broad experience in the buildings & services industry and good knowledge of building regulations and statutory obligations
• Detailed understanding of WHS responsibilities and day to day application, e.g., conducting Take 5, completing Safe Work Method Statements
• Ability to manage / organise work related tasks and good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and other equipment.
• Experience in safe use of ladders, portable scaffolds, Elevated Work Platforms and fall restraint/arrest systems.
• Working at heights
• Good understanding of WHS requirements for Confined Spaces, preferably with Certificate of Competency to work in confined spaces.

Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here

A role with Spotless can advance your career and expand your skills. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We can also offer:

• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://www.downergroup.co.nz/facilities-management

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 712448.

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.