HVAC Technician - Waiouru

For over 30 years, PAE has partnered with the New Zealand Defence Force, delivering facilities and asset management services that keep critical environments working and moving.

As a proudly iwi-owned organisation, we recognise our role as kaitiaki, guardians of the environments and communities we support, and we are committed to building strong, respectful partnerships grounded in manaakitanga.

We're looking for an HVAC Technician to join our team at Waiouru Military Camp.

If you're looking for variety, autonomy and the opportunity to work across a diverse range of HVAC and mechanical systems, this could be the role for you.

Working across one of New Zealand's largest Defence estates, you'll be responsible for maintaining heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems that support military training facilities, accommodation, operational buildings and site infrastructure.

Housing may be available for the right candidate.

About the role

You'll undertake planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, servicing, repairs and installation work across a broad range of HVAC systems and associated plant.

From air handling units and ventilation systems to split systems and associated controls, you'll play an important role in maintaining safe, reliable and efficient facilities across the site.

What you'll be responsible for

  • Planned and reactive HVAC maintenance
  • Fault finding, diagnostics and repair work
  • HVAC installations, upgrades and refurbishment projects
  • Servicing air handling units, ventilation systems and associated plant
  • Monitoring plant performance and identifying maintenance requirements
  • Maintaining accurate records through our maintenance management system (MRI)
  • Supporting subcontractors and wider trades teams
  • Participating in on-call and after-hours response rosters as required

What we're looking for

  • Trade qualification or relevant industry experience in HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or mechanical services
  • Experience undertaking HVAC maintenance, servicing and repair activities
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Full New Zealand Driver Licence
  • Ability to obtain and maintain NZDF security clearance

Experience working in facilities maintenance or commercial environments and refrigerant handling certification will be advantageous.

Why this role

  • Work across one of New Zealand's largest Defence estates
  • Diverse HVAC systems, plant and infrastructure
  • Variety of maintenance, repair and project work
  • Housing may be available for the right candidate
  • Stable long-term work in a unique environment

To learn more about this opportunity or request a position description, please contact the People and Culture team at people@pae.co.nz.

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