Job Title
Certifying Plumber/Gas FitterJob Description Summary
Certified Plumber/Gasfitter needed to deliver autonomous maintenance across a major university accommodation portfolio.Job Description
Certified Plumber/Gasfitter
University of Auckland Contract | Auckland CBD Full-Time Permanent Position
Are you an experienced Certified Plumber looking for a role where you can work autonomously, take ownership of your work, and support one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse campus environments?
We are seeking a qualified Certified Plumber/Gasfitter to join our facilities management team delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across the University of Auckland portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working within a supportive team while maintaining a high level of independence.
What's on Offer?
Permanent full-time position
Competitive hourly rate
Company vehicle provided for work use
On-call allowance
Onsite parking
Diverse and interesting commercial maintenance work
Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
Career development opportunities within a global facilities services organisation
Modern, clean, and largely weather-protected working environment
About the Role
As the site's Certified Plumber/Gasfitter, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality plumbing maintenance services across a large campus portfolio. You'll work across a range of planned, preventative, reactive, and small project tasks while ensuring compliance, safety, and excellent customer service.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering reactive, preventative and planned maintenance activities
Completing small project plumbing works across campus facilities
Diagnosing and resolving plumbing faults and system issues
Servicing and maintaining commercial and domestic hot water systems
Certifying and signing off completed plumbing works
Maintaining accurate job notes, reports and work close-outs
Sourcing materials and obtaining supplier quotations
Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations and HSSEQ requirements
Building positive relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders
Participating in an on-call roster
About You
You are a highly skilled tradesperson who enjoys taking ownership of your workload and delivering quality outcomes. You have strong fault-finding abilities, excellent communication skills, and pride yourself on providing outstanding customer service.
Current New Zealand Plumber Registration
Current PGDB Practising Licence
Full New Zealand Driver Licence
Minimum five years' experience in commercial plumbing maintenance
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
Experience working with commercial and domestic hot water systems
Sound understanding of Health & Safety requirements and compliance standards
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
Strong digital and documentation skills
Gasfitting certification or experience
Drainlaying registration
Backflow prevention certification
First Aid, Confined Space or Working at Heights qualifications
Facilities Management industry experience
Experience working in tertiary education, healthcare, government or large commercial facilities
Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to work across a large, dynamic campus environment where no two days are the same. You'll have the autonomy to manage your work, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a critical client contract.
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your technical expertise is valued and your contribution matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step in your plumbing career.