Maintenance Assistant

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Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida. We are seeking a full‑time Maintenance Assistant in Tauranga, onsite, Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, to maintain buildings and facilities, perform scheduled checks, resolve maintenance issues, and work with others to keep the community at a high standard for residents. Ideal candidates have a maintenance or trades background, strong DIY skills, energy and physical fitness, and comfort with technical systems and basic computer software. Highlight reliability, integrity, and clear communication, and your enjoyment of engaging with older New Zealanders in line with our Being There In it Together Look for a Way values. Include a CV and a cover letter explaining fit and motivation.

Company Description

Nau mai ki te roopu Arvida | Welcome to Arvida

At Arvida, we create communities with freedom to thrive. 

We develop and operate communities that provide independent living and aged care services to older New Zealanders - with a resident-led approach. Each day, our interactions with our team and residents are guided by three values: Being There | In it Together | Look for a Way.

Job Description

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for an exceptional handy-person to maintain our community's buildings and facilities, and contribute to the quality of our resident's lives through responsive and supportive assistance. The role is Monday to Friday 0830 - 5.00pm

This role is packed full of variety, where no two days will be the same. The successful applicant will have a maintenance/trade background and be responsible for:

• carrying out scheduled routine checks under the direction of the Property Manager
• resolving planned and unplanned maintenance issues
• collaborating with others within the community to ensure the premise is maintained to a high standard at all times

Qualifications

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Good DIY skills and experience with facility maintenance
• High energy, physical fitness, and enthusiasm
• Ability to manage technical systems and use computer software effectively
• Honesty, integrity, and great communication skils

We are looking for a team member who enjoy:

• Interacting with older New Zealanders
• Performing to a high standard with diligence and care
• Working within a team where we respect our residents and each other

Additional Information

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• A great variety of work, an awesome team, and lots of autonomy and flexibility!
• An opportunity to stretch and challenge yourself in a dynamic environment
• Working with amazing people.
• Competitive pay rates

If you are looking for a role with a real sense of purpose and the opportunity to genuinely make a difference, this is a role for you! 

Be sure to include a cover letter, along with your CV, that outlines your fit for this role and desire to work with Arvida.