Plumber - Campus 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
This is a unique position offering far more variety than a traditional plumbing role. You'll be responsible for maintaining and improving plumbing systems across a diverse campus environment while also developing new skills in building technology, automated building systems, and campus infrastructure.
If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same, enjoy solving problems, and want the opportunity to broaden your technical skills, we'd love to hear from you.
As our Plumber / Campus Services Technician, you'll be the lead technical resource for plumbing services across the Campus. You'll work alongside a skilled facilities team and coordinate specialist contractors when required.
The role offers a mix of:
- Plumbing maintenance and repairs
- Fault finding and troubleshooting
- Preventative and reactive maintenance
- Minor capital works and improvement projects
- Contractor coordination and supervision
- Support for campus-wide infrastructure systems
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 will ideally have:
- A recognised plumbing qualification
- Current New Zealand plumbing registration (or ability to obtain)
- Practical maintenance and fault-finding experience
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- A proactive and solutions-focused attitude
It would be an advantage if you had the following but if you don't - still apply:
- Boiler operator experience
- Experience working with commercial or institutional buildings
- Exposure to heating systems, pumps, controls, or Building Management Systems
- Experience managing contractors and service providers
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.
Why Join Us?
- A unique campus-wide role with variety and autonomy
- Opportunity to make the position your own
- Learn new skills in building automation and modern facility systems
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Stable and secure employment
- Be part of keeping Otago Polytechnic's facilities operating safely and efficiently for staff, learners, and visitors
Tono ināianei | Apply now
For specific information please contact Mike Hayward 0800 762 786 or mike.hayward@op.ac.nz
For a position description, email: vacancies@op.ac.nz
To apply, please click on the link.
Keen to join us? We'd love to hear from you. Applications will be reviewed as they're received, so get your application in early.
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