Facilities Technician -Plumber

About the Role

The role involves general maintenance and repairs, prioritising Zero Harm, safety and risk mitigation. It requires hands‑on technical support across plumbing, gas, drainage, mechanical and air‑conditioning assets, as well as building strong customer relationships and supporting project delivery through design input and cost estimating. • Prioritise Zero Harm, safety, compliance, and risk mitigation in all activities. • Deliver works under leadership direction, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently within time, cost, and resource constraints. • Provide hands‑on technical support across plumbing, gas, drainage, mechanical, air‑conditioning, and facilities assets. • Build and maintain strong customer relationships through collaboration, positive engagement, and value‑adding solutions. • Support project delivery through scoping, design input, specifications, costing, quoting, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Supervise, mentor, and train apprentices/junior staff while responding effectively to reactive, maintenance, and unexpected works. • Complete work safely and meet client and contract needs. • Coordinate other trades as required to fully complete jobs.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸zero harm
• ▸technical support
• ▸customer relations
• ▸design input
• ▸cost estimating
• ▸team supervision

What You Bring

Working in a prison environment requires confidence and professionalism, with the 24/7 nature of the site meaning occasional after‑hours work. The successful candidate will manage jobs and situations that arise outside normal business hours while maintaining safety and compliance. Ideal candidates are resilient, detail‑oriented team players with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. They must hold a current NZ Certifying Plumber licence, be able to work unsupervised, hold a full class‑one driver’s licence, and be physically fit for regular bending and lifting tasks. To apply, click “APPLY” and submit a CV with relevant licences and qualifications, referencing number 729083. All successful candidates will undergo a pre‑employment drug test, medical assessment and Ministry of Justice check, with support available for any required adjustments. • Problem‑solve to keep plumbing services in good working order. • Hold a current NZ Certifying Plumber licence. • Experience in plumbing, gas fitting, drainage, facilities and building maintenance. • Ability to work unsupervised while delivering safe, quality work. • Full class‑one driver’s licence and ability to drive a manual vehicle. • Physically fit and agile for regular bending and lifting tasks. • Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to high‑quality outcomes.

Requirements

• ▸certifying plumber
• ▸plumbing
• ▸gas fitting
• ▸class‑one licence
• ▸physically fit
• ▸unsupervised

Benefits

The position is based at the Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility and offers a chance to expand knowledge in the facilities sector. Downer’s long‑term asset and facilities management contract underpins the availability of government services, providing growth opportunities within a diverse team. Downer offers a high‑performance culture that values diversity and inclusion, providing training, internal career progression, and a range of employee perks such as healthcare discounts and an assistance program. The organisation welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and encourages those whose voices are traditionally under‑represented to apply. • Training and development opportunities. • Internal career progression (30% of vacancies filled internally). • Perks such as healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings. • Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support. • Inclusive, diverse workplace welcoming all backgrounds.

Work Environment

Onsite