Handyperson / Builder
$45 per hour aligned with experience
Auckland - Central, Full Time, Trades & Services
Please Quote Reference Number 18127
  • Full time: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
  • Immediate start available | Stable workload
  • Great opportunity with a growing and ambitious team

  • About the Role

    Property Assistant is a growing Auckland building maintenance company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outcomes for our commercial, body corporate and residential clients.

    We're looking for an experienced Builder / Handyperson who takes pride in their work, has a positive attitude and wants to be part of a growing and ambitious team.

    You'll work across a variety of building maintenance projects, including:
    • Building repairs and general maintenance
    • Carpentry and general building work
    • Painting, plastering and gib fixing/patching
    • Renovations and remedial work
    • Exterior repairs and leak investigation
    • Commercial and residential maintenance
    • Small-scale projects and general repairs
    • Other building maintenance tasks as required
    Core Technical Capability

    We're looking for someone with broad practical building and maintenance skills who can assess a problem, identify the cause and deliver a quality solution.

    You'll ideally have experience with:
    • Broad trade competency across carpentry, basic plumbing, basic electrical, gib fixing/patching, exterior repairs and general maintenance
    • Leak investigation and the ability to identify root causes rather than simply patching symptoms
    • Small-scale project management and coordinating maintenance tasks from start to finish
    • Strong finishing skills, with a focus on tidy, high-quality workmanship and attention to detail
    • Confident use of power tools, ladders, safety equipment and working at heights
    • An understanding of NZ Building Code basics, health and safety obligations, and when work needs to be completed by a licensed practitioner
    About You

    We're looking for someone who is:
    • Experienced in building and property maintenance
    • Highly motivated, reliable and solution-focused
    • Committed to excellent workmanship and attention to detail
    • Customer-focused and professionally presented
    • Confident dealing with tenants, owners and property managers
    • Able to explain building issues and recommended solutions clearly and in plain language
    • Able to work independently without constant supervision, while also contributing positively to a team
    • Comfortable following systems, processes and agreed timeframes
    • A current driver licence holder
    • Equipped with their own basic tools
    • Health & safety conscious
    Professional & Work Style

    The right person will also:
    • Be reliable and punctual, communicate proactively and stick to agreed timeframes
    • Take ownership of outcomes rather than simply completing individual tasks
    • Be clean, tidy and respectful when working in occupied or managed properties
    • Leave properties clean and well presented after completing work
    • Use PPE, follow safe work practices and identify hazards before they become issues
    • Be adaptable and comfortable working across varied jobs and multiple sites
    • Work efficiently and at a good pace without compromising quality
    • Maintain clear job documentation, including photos, job notes, materials used and time tracking
    Most importantly, you'll have pride in your work, a practical problem-solving mindset and a genuine desire to contribute to the success of a growing business.

    What We Offer:
    • $45 per hour, negotiable based on experience
    • Stable, ongoing work
    • Company vehicle and tools
    • Paid birthday off
    • Training and upskilling opportunities
    • Future opportunities within a growing business
    • A positive, down-to-earth team environment
    If you're an experienced Builder / Handyperson who can diagnose problems, deliver quality workmanship and confidently work across a variety of maintenance projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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