JetX Exterior Cleaning Technician
JetX, part of JK Building Wash, is a trusted name in exterior cleaning across Christchurch and Canterbury. We provide specialist exterior cleaning services across commercial, rural, and residential sites, including building washing, gutter cleaning, roof treatments, deck and fence cleaning, driveway restoration, steam cleaning, and larger commercial projects.
We take pride in using the right techniques for every surface and delivering quality results that protect property longevity while keeping buildings and outdoor areas looking their best.
The Role
We are looking for a physically fit, safety-conscious, and self-motivated Technician to join our Christchurch-based team.
This is a hands-on outdoor role delivering high-quality waterblasting and building wash services across a variety of commercial, rural, and residential sites. A key part of this role involves working at heights, often on ladders, elevated work platforms, roofs, and other height-related work areas. Applicants must be genuinely comfortable working at heights on a regular basis.
You’ll be working outdoors in different locations, ensuring every job is completed to a high standard, on time, and with great customer service.
Experience is helpful but not essential. If you have a strong work ethic, a great attitude, are comfortable working at heights, and you’re keen to learn, we’d like to hear from you.
In this role you will be:
- Waterblasting and exterior cleaning across residential and commercial sites
- Completing steam cleaning, treatment applications and restoration cleaning as required
- Setting up and packing down equipment, and keeping gear well-maintained
- Frequently working at heights, including on ladders, elevated work platforms, roofs, and similar work areas
- Following safe work practices and site-specific safety requirements at all times
- Delivering great customer service and taking pride in a high-quality finish
- Working occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends when required
Physically fit, injury-free, and capable of performing strenuous outdoor work.
- Pride in delivering high-quality work and strong attention to detail
- A strong commitment to safe work practices, including adherence to all site-specific safety requirements.
- Physically fit, injury-free, and suited to active outdoor work
- Genuinely comfortable working at heights frequently — this is an essential part of the role
- A strong commitment to safe work practices
- Mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining equipment
- Reliable, positive attitude, and able to work well in a team
- Willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
Essential criteria:
- Permanent work rights in New Zealand with no restrictions
- Current full and clean New Zealand driver’s licence
- Comfortable frequently working at heights
- Full Clean Driver’s Licence
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug test
- Able to complete a Ministry of Justice check
- Able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
Ideal, but not essential:
- Construction or building industry experience
- Site Safe Passport
- EWP Operator certification
- Advanced height safety training
- Previous exterior cleaning or waterblasting experience
What we provide:
- Competitive hourly pay of $25–$34, depending on experience and skills
- Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours
- Stable, year-round work across a wide variety of job sites in Christchurch and Canterbury
- All PPE, uniform, and quality equipment provided
- Training in professional exterior cleaning, safe work practices, and equipment operation
- The opportunity to build practical technical skills in a growing industry
- A supportive, safety-focused team that values quality, teamwork, and professionalism
Equal Opportunity Employer
JetX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Everyone deserves a workplace where they feel respected, supported, and valued.
Apply Now
Please apply with your CV and a short note telling us:
- Your relevant exterior cleaning or related experience, if any
- Your right to work in New Zealand
- Your driver’s licence status
- Your comfort and experience working at heights
- Your availability to start
- Briefly, why this work suits you
