Fleet & Field Service Technician (Parks Operations)

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Do you enjoy solving mechanical problems, working independently and making a visible impact across the city?

We are looking for an experienced Fleet and Field Service Technician to help keep Christchurch's parks machinery fleet operating at its best. Combining workshop maintenance, field servicing and technical expertise, you'll play a key role in supporting Parks operations across the city.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As the Fleet and Field Service Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring the plant and equipment used across Christchurch's parks and reserves remain safe, reliable and ready for action. This is a varied, hands-on role that combines workshop maintenance, field servicing and technical support, working closely with operational teams across the city.

You Will

• Service, maintain, diagnose and repair a wide range of parks plant and equipment, including ride-on mowers, tractors, utility vehicles and small plant.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out field-based repairs to minimise downtime and support operational delivery.
• Build strong relationships with Parks operational teams to ensure equipment is available when and where it's needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and service histories to support fleet and asset management systems.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations on equipment performance, maintenance, replacement and renewal planning.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes that improve reliability, extend asset life and contribute to the future development of Council's parks machinery fleet

This role supports Parks operational teams across Christchurch, so regular travel throughout the city is required.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

We are seeking an experienced technician who enjoys solving mechanical problems, working independently and supporting operational teams to keep equipment performing at its best.

You Will Have

• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing plant, machinery, tractors, mowers, utility vehicles or similar equipment.
• A relevant qualification in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills, with the ability to identify practical and effective solutions.
• The ability to plan, prioritise and manage competing workloads across multiple locations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused approach to supporting operational teams.
• Sound computer skills and experience maintaining accurate maintenance records and using digital systems.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, quality workmanship and continuous improvement.
• A current Full Class 1 and 2 Driver Licence and Wheels, Tracks and Rollers (WTR) endorsement.

You will also bring a practical, solutions-focused approach and enjoy working in a role where no two days are the same, balancing field-based work with technical support for operational teams.

To view a copy of the position description, click the link at the bottom of the page.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want To Be Involved In Shaping Your City? Here At The Council We Know Our Strength Comes From Our People, Working Together As One Team To Create Results. When You Join Us, You're Getting Involved First Hand, And Contributing To Crafting The Christchurch Community. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz

• Hours of work - Monday to Friday
• Position - Permanent - Full Time
• Location - This position is primarily based at the Wigram and Bromley Depots, with regular travel across Christchurch to support Parks operations and field-based maintenance activities
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $90,418 to $100,464 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 29 October 11:55PM

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.