University of Auckland

• Permanent role
• 42 hours per week, with a competitive hourly rate, tool and on- call allowance and overtime rates
• Tool of trade vehicle
• Paid birthday leave
• Life and critical illness cover
• Great team culture

About the Company:

Aquaheat Facility Services is a premier provider of facility maintenance services 100% New Zealand-owned and operated with over 70 years of history providing a comprehensive range of facility maintenance services to a selected range of local government, commercial, industrial and infrastructure customers throughout New Zealand.

Our team provides HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry services to a variety of major clients that range from the education and government sector to commercial buildings in the CBD and state-of-the-art facilities across the region.

About the Role:

Ideally, you will have broad HVAC maintenance experience with the ability to prioritise and manage your work activities. Whilst not essential, the ability to work with and train apprentices and trade assistants will be highly regarded. The ideal candidate will have 5 + years of experience in the trade, with a proven track record in fault finding and troubleshooting.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Efficiently, effectively and safely carry out all planned maintenance, reactive or remedial service work, fault diagnostics, and installation works relating to HVAC/Mechanical (air conditioning and refrigeration)
• Expedite all works in a professional and tradesman-like manner to a level of quality that meets commercial/ industry standards
• This role entails working unsupervised, or as part of a team, to deliver high-quality HVAC/Mechanical trade service
• Willing to work flexible hours and have the ability to manage your own time in order to meet deadlines
• Ensuring a safe working environment for self, colleagues, customers, and the general public
• This position will require availability for after-hours work and emergency call support on a rotating basis
• Champion the continued development and delivery of the Company's guiding principles.

To be successful a candidate will require the following qualifications and experience:

• HVAC trade qualifications with at least five years of NZ experience
• NZ residency and/or valid NZ permit to work
• A proven background in HVAC installation, maintenance, servicing, and remedial repairs
• Electrical Service Technician Licence
• Current Unrestricted NZ Drivers License
• Be well-presented and have a high degree of self-motivation
• A passion for maintaining a safe work environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of building and service regulations and statutory obligations
• Excellent understanding of HVAC Mechanical and/or Plumbing design and construction

The Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to the health and safety of all its stakeholders. It has well-developed processes and procedures in the principal areas of safety leadership, risk management, and worker participation.

You'll receive a competitive remuneration package that includes a company vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop along with additional employee benefits including Paid Birthday Leave and Critical Illness Cover. You will be a self-motivated, problem solver who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.