New Zealand: Maintenance Technician

The Area Operations and Maintenance Division of Meetinghouse Facilities Department is seeking to appoint a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician. This permanent full-time position reports to the Facilities Operations Manager and will support the Auckland New Zealand South FM Office Facility Management Group.

- 3 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.
- strong working knowledge three or more skilled areas, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and plastering, machine servicing, electrical repairs, or installations.
- Able to communicate ideas and convey and receive instruction accurately.
- Able to read and comprehend instructions including, but not limited to, safety policies and technical procedure manuals.
- Maintain adequate knowledge of and always comply with standards and company safety policies.
- Able to effectively communicate and present information to individuals and small groups.
- Able to read and comprehend instructions including, but not limited to, safety policies and procedure manuals.
- Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Proficient in the use of computers, cellphones, and tablets. Understand and be able to use MS office applications department specific software, web-based programs, internet services, and wireless communications.
- Able to efficiently manage their own schedule and prioritize their work to accomplish job requirements.
- Familiar with and able to safely use industrial cleaning chemicals and products.
- Maintain a valid driver's license and operate fleet vehicle.
- Physical Requirements

Transfer items weighing 22.68 kg. a distance of 6.10 meters without mechanical assistance.
- Use hand tools when repairing equipment requiring body forces of 18.14kg.
- Use a ladder 80 rungs per hour in an eight-hour day to access attic spaces, elevated repair locations and to change light bulbs.
- Climb 180 stairs per day to access all areas of the meetinghouse and grounds.
- Access mechanical equipment on rooftops and tolerate heights of 9.14 meters.
- Reach 45.72cm below ground level, and stoop and rise repeatedly 30 times per day.
- Access mechanical equipment in areas with limited crawlspace.
- Remain in a stationary position to drive between locations for 4 hours per day.
- Remain in a stationary for 2 hours continuously, and 7 hours overall in an eight-hour day.
- Traverse 6.45 km per day to access all areas of the meetinghouse and grounds.
- Near/far/depth/color vision to troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair HVAC (where applicable), plumbing, sprinkler, electrical, sound, electronic systems; to repair cabinets, mill work and hardware; to drive.
- Must be familiar with and able to safely use industrial cleaning chemicals and products.

- Proof of legal right to work in New Zealand
- Police background check may be required