Maintenance Technician – Abseiler

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Abseiler to join our team in Henderson, Auckland.

This permanent, full-time role is essential for ensuring the safety and functionality of our building and construction projects.

The ideal candidate will possess mid-senior level experience and will play a crucial role in maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety across various sites.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on building structures, including abseiling tasks as required.
• Conduct inspections to identify issues and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with other tradespeople and contractors to complete projects efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report on progress.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in good working order.
• Assist in the development of maintenance schedules and procedures.

Technical Competencies

• Rope access work method execution (safe set-up, controlled movement, work positioning, exclusion management)
• Façade and building envelope remedial maintenance (live-site delivery)
• Aluminium façade systems understanding (interfaces, tolerances, common failure points)
• Sealant and joint remediation (removal, surface prep, re-sealing, finishing)
• Glazing interface and perimeter detailing awareness (water-path and air-seal basics)
• Coatings and protective treatment application (prep, application discipline, defect prevention)
• Defect recognition and condition reporting (water ingress indicators, corrosion, fixings, sealant failure)
• Quality control and evidence capture (photos, completion notes, simple defect logs)
• Tool and consumables discipline (correct selection, control, and safe handling at height)

Essential

• IRATA certification (Level 1,2 or 3)   Current First Aid certificate
• Current Site Safe (or equivalent NZ construction site induction)
• Hands-on rope access work experience in operational environments (live sites), with evidence of completing assigned scopes safely under supervision where required

Desirable

• Site Safe Supervisor course / Site Safety Card (commonly expected for people supervising or leading on construction sites; card validity is time-bound).
• ConstructSafe Supervisors (Tier 3) (where principal contractors or large sites require this competency verification for leaders).
• MEWP / EWP operator certification (where teams regularly shift between rope access and EWPs across live commercial sites).