General Maintenance Handyman

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Job Description

General Maintenance Handyman

Prime Property Group | Wellington

Join a Growing Property Team Where No Two Days Are the Same

Do you enjoy practical, hands-on work and take pride in keeping properties safe, well-maintained, and looking their best?

Prime Property is looking for an experienced and reliable General Maintenance Handyman to join our Wellington residential property team. This is a varied role where you'll work across a diverse portfolio, tackle different challenges every day, and see the direct results of your efforts.

Whether you're carrying out repairs, preparing properties for new tenants, improving presentation, or working alongside contractors, you'll play an important role in maintaining quality homes for our residents.

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration

Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided

Variety and autonomy in your day-to-day work

Supportive team environment with experienced colleagues

Long-term career opportunities within a growing New Zealand property company

Exposure to a diverse residential property portfolio

A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you'll be responsible for carrying out a broad range of maintenance and repair tasks across our residential properties.

Key responsibilities include

General property repairs and maintenance
Painting, patching, and basic building repairs
Minor plumbing and appliance repairs
Preventative maintenance and property inspections
Landscaping, gardening, and water blasting
Property and room turnarounds
Responding to maintenance requests and fault-finding
Maintaining accurate maintenance records
Working closely with tenants, contractors, and suppliers
Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have

At least 3 years' experience in a maintenance, handyman, facilities, or trade-related role

Strong practical skills across a variety of maintenance disciplines

Excellent problem-solving abilities

A strong commitment to Health & Safety

Good communication and customer service skills

The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively

Basic computer skills and confidence using mobile technology

A current Full New Zealand Driver Licence

Desirable Experience

Residential property or accommodation experience

Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act

Experience across multiple trades including painting, carpentry, plastering, or maintenance plumbing

About Prime Property

Prime Property is a New Zealand-owned property company with interests across residential accommodation, hotels, commercial property, retail centres, industrial assets, and development projects.

We take pride in providing quality properties and exceptional service. Our success is built on hardworking people who value teamwork, accountability, and taking ownership of their work.

When you join Prime Property, you're joining a team that values practical thinking, reliability, and people who take pride in delivering quality outcomes.

Apply Now

If you're a motivated maintenance professional who enjoys variety, works well independently, and takes pride in a job well done, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Join Prime Property and help us keep great properties great.

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