Renovation Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Guys specialises in providing maintenance and renovation solutions for Auckland city apartments and surrounding suburbs. We're looking for a full-time, permanent Renovation Technician to join our Auckland team. This role involves transforming old and tired kitchens, bathrooms, and other living spaces. All work is indoors and often involves lifting and carrying building materials to site.

Key responsibilities

Liaise with the Project Manager, clients, suppliers, and other trades to plan and deliver property maintenance, renovation, and refurbishment projects.

Review job sheets, apartment layouts, specifications, plans, and diagrams to determine materials, installation methods, and site requirements.

Install, repair, and maintain interior fittings and fixtures including kitchens, vanities, cabinetry, doors, partition walls, and flooring using a range of building materials such as drywall, laminates, engineered timber, and composite products.

Measure, cut, shape, and fit construction materials to complete repairs and installations.

Assemble and install prefabricated or site-built components.

Construct, install, or repair sub-flooring, floorboards, and framing as required.

Communicate with office staff to ensure projects are completed on time and to company standards.

Carry out general maintenance and repair work as required.

Keep worksites clean, tidy, and safe at all times.

About you

At least 2 years' relevant or transferable experience in renovations, maintenance, or a related trade.

Excellent communication skills.

A positive attitude with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

A good understanding of workplace health and safety requirements (knowledge will be assessed during the interview process).

Physically fit and able to safely lift and carry heavy materials.

A current New Zealand driver's licence, or an equivalent overseas licence, as the role requires driving a company vehicle to transport tools, equipment, and materials.

Must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa with the right to work in New Zealand.