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Maintenance Team Member

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

Accredited employerHanmer Springs, Canterbury, NZFull-timePosted 2 days ago

Job Description

*Play a key role in keeping our pools safe, sparkling and

our facilities running at their best!*

Imagine finishing your workday surrounded by mountain views,

fresh alpine air and one of New Zealand's most beautiful alpine villages. At

Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, you'll be part of a team responsible

for maintaining the high standards of our aquatic treatment systems, pool water

quality and wider facilities, while enjoying the unique lifestyle that Hanmer

Springs has to offer.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a varied, hands-on role combining specialist pool

water treatment responsibilities with general maintenance across our complex.

A key part of your role will be ensuring our pools and

aquatic treatment systems operate safely and efficiently, maintaining excellent

water quality for our guests. You'll also be involved in the day-to-day

maintenance of our buildings, equipment, grounds and facilities, helping keep

the entire complex looking great and running smoothly.

You'll be part of a team responsible for:

Operating,

monitoring and maintaining our pool water treatment and filtration

systems.

Maintaining

excellent water quality across our 22 pools, ensuring compliance with

relevant health, safety and water quality requirements.

Monitoring

and adjusting chemical dosing systems to maintain correct water balance

and sanitisation levels.

Conducting

regular water testing, recording results and responding to any variations

outside required parameters.

Identifying

and troubleshooting issues with pumps, filters, dosing equipment and

associated plant.

Carrying

out preventative maintenance and routine servicing of aquatic treatment

equipment.

Undertaking

general maintenance and repairs across our buildings, facilities,

equipment and grounds.

Assisting

with maintenance of pool surrounds, recreational facilities and associated

infrastructure.

Supporting

the wider Maintenance team to ensure the complex remains safe, clean and

operating smoothly.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a practical, technically minded individual

who enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping things running as they should.

Ideally, you'll have experience in aquatic water treatment

  • and hold the New Zealand Certificate in Aquatic Treatment Systems (Level 4).
  • However, we're also open to someone with a strong maintenance or mechanical
  • background who has the aptitude and willingness to develop their skills in pool
  • water treatment.
  • Key Qualifications & Attributes
  • Ideally
  • hold a New Zealand Certificate in Aquatic Treatment Systems (Level 4) or
  • have relevant experience in commercial pool water treatment.
  • Understanding
  • of water chemistry, water testing, chemical dosing and filtration
  • processes.
  • Experience
  • operating or maintaining pumps, filters, dosing equipment and associated
  • plant would be an advantage.
  • General
  • maintenance skills, with the ability to carry out practical repairs and
  • preventative maintenance.
  • Strong
  • troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • A
  • reliable, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently
  • and as part of a team.
  • Confident
  • using digital monitoring systems and technology, or a willingness to
  • learn.
  • High
  • attention to detail and a strong commitment to workplace health and
  • safety.
  • Comfortable
  • undertaking active, physically demanding hands-on work across a varied
  • environment.
  • Note: While aquatic treatment experience and the
  • Level 4 qualification are preferred, we're willing to invest in training the
  • right person who has the technical ability, practical mindset and enthusiasm to
  • develop in this specialised area.
  • Why Join Us?

At Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa, you'll be joining

  • a supportive team while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working
  • in one of New Zealand's most stunning alpine destinations.
  • We Offer:
  • A
  • fun, friendly and supportive team environment.
  • A
  • varied role combining specialist pool operations and general maintenance.
  • Ongoing
  • training and development opportunities, including support towards relevant
  • qualifications.
  • Staff
  • benefits including free pool access.
  • * An
  • unbeatable lifestyle in beautiful Hanmer Springs.
  • The Details

This is a full-time position and includes working one

weekend day and public holidays as part of a rostered team.

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