Maintenance Coordinator

About the role

UniLodge is looking for a practical, reliable person to keep its student accommodation safe, welcoming and well maintained. This is a hands-on general maintenance role based in Ilam, Christchurch, supporting student accommodation. It is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities

• Complete everyday repairs, minor painting, plastering and carpentry.
• Carry out routine maintenance and prepare rooms for arriving students.
• Carry out monthly Building Warrant of Fitness inspections.
• Help with grounds upkeep, rubbish removal and shared spaces.
• Use a computer for online training, receiving jobs, updating work orders, saving and reviewing inspection forms and sending emails.
• Drive between properties, collect supplies and assist contractors.
• Occasional work outside normal hours may be required for urgent maintenance; otherwise contractors are used.

Required profile

• Experience in maintenance, trade support, caretaking or similar practical work.
• Current full Class 1 driver's licence valid in New Zealand.
• Ability to safely undertake physical work.
• Friendly, respectful approach to working in students' homes and able to work in a team.
• New Zealand working rights.
• Willingness to obtain police vetting at your own cost.
• A trade qualification is welcome but not essential.

Required skills

• Confidence using tools safely and knowing when specialist help is needed.
• Good computer skills and clear communication.

UniLodge has been a market leader in student accommodation since 1996 and employs more than 1,200 staff across its properties and hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Final applicants must provide evidence of a criminal record check, which is considered on its merits.