(Tradesperson) Underground Services Maintenance Technician

What you will be doing

We are looking for an experienced Underground Services Maintenance Tradesperson to join our Engineering Services team at Auckland Airport. This role is a full-time permanent position, and it is to provide planned and reactive maintenance on the Three waters network across the Airport precinct. You will be working Monday to Friday from 7.30am-4pm, rostered shift in an on-call rotation basis. The hourly rate for this role will be $34.85

This is a hands-on, physical role and ideally for someone who is comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions and around active services.

Your key responsibilities are:

• · Inspecting and clearing stormwater and wastewater lines
• · Flushing and jetting pipes to prevent or remove blockages
• · Repairing manhole haunching’s and replacing damaged lids
• · Digging to access underground infrastructure
• · Performing drainage maintenance to keep systems working efficiently

What you’ll bring to the role

At Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tātou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kōkiri Tahi – How we think and Let’s Go | Karawhiua – How we act.

To ensure your success in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in underground services draining related trade roles
• Demonstrates strong technical understanding of reading and interpreting service drawings, and accurately identifying and locating underground services on-site
• Keen work ethic- not afraid to get stuck in or get hands dirty
• Ability to obtain a Class 2, Hiab truck and Fork Hoist license (desirable but not compulsory)
• NZQA Level 1 Traffic Management (desirable but not compulsory)
• Able to drive manual vehicles
• Good verbal communication skills and a positive can-do attitude
• Available to be on call

About us

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand.

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.

Whiria te tangata. Our values weave us together. They’re what we stand for, who we are and how we act.

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Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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