Mechanical and Plumbing Services Technician
Fulltime, permanent
Tēnā koutou katoa
Ko wai mātou | About us as an organisation
At Te Kura Matatini ki Otago/Otago Polytechnic, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining kaimahi (staff) who are passionate, creative, future-focused and dedicated to help set the direction for quality vocational and applied learning to meet tomorrow’s needs.
We are guided by our values and we are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified. We aspire to create a working environment that is inclusive and meets the aspirations of mana whenua ensuring equity for Māori and increasing access for all.
Mō te tūraka mahi | About the role
As a Mechanical and Plumbing Services Technician you’ll play a key role in the Campus Services Team in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and efficient campus environment for our ākonga (learners), kaimahi (staff), and wider community.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Operating and maintaining HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and boiler systems
- Monitoring and optimising building performance through the Building Management System (BMS)
- Delivering preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency
- Supporting asset lifecycle planning, upgrades, and maintenance programmes
- Responding to faults, troubleshooting issues, and coordinating repairs
- Working closely with contractors and internal stakeholders to deliver quality outcomes
- Contributing to projects and continuous improvement initiatives
This is a hands-on, varied role where your technical expertise directly supports the day-to-day experience of our campus community. You will be required to be on-call as part of a rostered system.
Ko wai koe | About you
You’ll be a skilled and practical professional who enjoys problem-solving and working collaboratively.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A trade qualification with strong experience in plumbing and/or boilermaking.
- Proven competence in HVAC and mechanical systems, boiler operation and building management systems would be an advantage
- Strong understanding of safety standards, risk management, and maintenance practices
- The ability to interpret technical information and troubleshoot complex systems
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with teams and contractors.
You’ll also bring:
- strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- a proactive, detail-focused mindset
- a commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement
- a genuine focus on providing a high-quality service to others.
If you’re a qualified plumber with the ability and willingness to upskill into the mechanical, boiler, and BMS aspects we want you to apply.
The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation
Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.
You will have demonstrable health and safety best practices and enjoy being part of a team who support each other. You will easily be able to build and maintain relationships and communicate well via email, phone and face-to-face.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Mike Hayward 0800 762 786 or mike.hayward@op.ac.nz
For a position description or to apply please click on the link.
Applications close 5pm, Thursday 2 July 2026.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
