Facilities Technician -Plumber

About the Role

We are looking for a team player who will go the extra mile for our customer, focus on quality delivery, pay attention to detail, coordinate other trades as needed, and keep plumbing services in good working order. At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centres and defence partnerships. • Prioritise zero‑harm safety, compliance and risk mitigation in all activities. • Deliver work efficiently within time, cost and resource constraints under leadership direction. • Provide hands‑on technical support for plumbing, gas, drainage, mechanical and air‑conditioning systems. • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through collaboration and value‑adding solutions. • Support project delivery with scoping, design input, specification, costing, quoting and continuous improvement. • Supervise, mentor and train apprentices or junior staff while handling reactive and unexpected work. • Complete tasks safely to meet client and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸safety management
• ▸technical support
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸client relations
• ▸team supervision
• ▸trade coordination

What You Bring

We are seeking a Certified Plumber to join our high‑performing building‑maintenance team at the Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility. The role offers opportunities to expand your knowledge in the facilities sector and grow within the team, exposing you to diverse plumbing responsibilities. Prison environments can be challenging, so you must remain confident and professional at all times and understand the 24/7 nature of the site, including occasional after‑hours work. You will be an ambitious and resilient plumber with a current NZ Certifying Plumber licence, experience in plumbing, gas fitting, drainage, facilities and building maintenance, and the ability to work unsupervised while delivering safe, quality work. A full class‑one driver’s licence, manual‑driving ability, and physical fitness for regular bending and lifting are also required, alongside a strong work ethic and positive attitude. To apply, click “APPLY” and attach your CV and copies of relevant licences or qualifications, referencing role number 729083. Successful candidates will undergo a pre‑employment drug test, medical assessment and Ministry of Justice check; support is available for any required adjustments. • Hold a current NZ Certifying Plumber licence. • Possess experience in plumbing, gas fitting, drainage, facilities and building maintenance. • Able to work unsupervised delivering safe, quality outcomes. • Hold a full class‑one driver’s licence and be able to operate a manual vehicle. • Physically fit for regular bending and lifting tasks.

Requirements

• ▸nz licence
• ▸plumbing
• ▸gas fitting
• ▸drainage
• ▸class‑one licence
• ▸physical fitness

Benefits

We pride ourselves on a high‑performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering training and development, internal career progression, healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. We actively celebrate inclusion and encourage applications from under‑represented groups, including women, Māori, Pasifika, veterans, people with disability and neurodivergent individuals.

Work Environment

Onsite