Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Facilities Technician -Plumber
Certified plumber delivering maintenance & repairs across prison facilities.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Downer plans, creates and sustains essential public services across Australia and New Zealand, managing critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centres and defence partnerships. • Prioritise Zero Harm by ensuring safety, compliance and risk mitigation in every task. • Deliver works 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 strong customer relationships through collaboration and value‑adding solutions. • Support project delivery with scoping, design input, specifications, costing, quoting and continuous improvement. • Supervise, mentor and train apprentices or junior staff while handling reactive and unexpected works. • Perform hands‑on tasks safely to meet client and contract requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety management
- ▸project delivery
- ▸technical support
- ▸client relations
- ▸design input
- ▸infrastructure management
What You Bring
Working in a prison environment can be demanding, so professionalism and the ability to operate in a 24/7 setting are essential. You may be required to manage jobs or incidents after hours. We are looking for a team player who will go the extra mile for customers, focus on quality delivery, pay attention to detail, and coordinate other trades to ensure jobs are fully completed. Problem‑solving skills and maintaining plumbing services in good working order are key. Applicants must hold a current NZ Certifying Plumber licence and have experience in plumbing, gas fitting, drainage and building maintenance. The role requires the ability to work unsupervised while delivering safe, quality work, a full class‑one driver’s licence with manual transmission capability, and physical fitness for regular bending and lifting. A strong work ethic and positive attitude are essential. To apply, click “APPLY” and submit your CV along with relevant licences and qualifications, referencing role number 729083. All successful candidates will undergo a pre‑employment drug test, medical assessment and Ministry of Justice check.
Requirements
- ▸nz plumber licence
- ▸gas fitting
- ▸drainage
- ▸class‑one licence
- ▸problem solving
- ▸24/7 availability
Benefits
The role is based at the Auckland Region Women’s Corrections Facility, where a Certified Plumber will join a high‑performing building maintenance team. It offers a chance to expand knowledge in the facilities sector and to take on varied plumbing responsibilities. The company offers a high‑performance culture, training and development, internal promotion opportunities, healthcare discounts, retail and car purchase savings, and an Employee Assistance Program. Diversity and inclusion are central, with a commitment to hiring people of all ages, genders, cultures and abilities.
Work Environment
Onsite