Plumber

PROPERTY SERVICES DIVISION
TRADE SERVICES

• 6.75% Superannuation and Cell Phone.
• On-call and Overtime rates + Base Salary.
• On the job and in-house training opportunities.
• 5 weeks annual leave.

The role/Te mahi

Are you a skilled plumber looking for a role with plenty of variety and people interaction? 

As a Plumber within the Trades Services team at the University of Otago, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of commercial and residential plumbing systems. From Colleges to Cafes - Lecture Theatres to Laboratories, we have it all here!

You will execute the planning and delivery of high-quality Plumbing and Gas work on our Dunedin Campus, including general plumbing and gas fitting repairs, maintenance, alterations and installations.

Your skills and experience/ Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

Ideally you will be a registered and experienced Plumber/Gas Fitter, with practical and sound knowledge of the sector. 

Certifying Plumbing and Gas is an advantage.

Successful candidates will also have:
• Experience in Plumbing and Gas Installation and maintenance.
• General knowledge of materials, equipment, and sub-trades relative to the building industry.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

You will be self-motivated, energetic, and organised with the ability to produce quality work within required timeframes.

This position requires a person who can work under minimum supervision, with good communication skills, who is result focussed and client centred, as much of the work involves dealing with a variety of people around the University.

About our Team/Mō te tīma

Property Services, as part of the wider University of Otago is a division responsible for buildings with a replacement cost of NZ$2.5 billion, and more than 22,000 hectares of land. With over 3,500 University Staff and 20,000 students, it can be a bit like helping to run a small town.

We deploy, support, and maintain a wide and exciting array of equipment and facilities including state-of-the-art research laboratories, large student accommodation facilities, and a variety of multi-use spaces from teaching facilities through to restaurant and café venues.

Further details/Pūroko

This is a full time (40 hours week), permanent position. 

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Salary listed is the base rate. On-call and overtime rates are available.