Maintenance Electrician

• Support essential and critical work that serves the local community we are a part of
• Join a high-performing, experienced and well-established Facilities Maintenance team.  

Work with Ventia as a Maintenance Electrician in Palmerston North for centralAlliance, where your work is vital for the continued effective functioning of the Palmerston North Hospital enabling clinical people to deliver critical health services to our community. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Ventia takes our people’s careers seriously, helping them to learn and grow. We look after each other and foster our people’s well-being.
• Gain access to learning and development opportunities as well as a wide range of employee benefits.
• Enjoy a role with a lot of variety where you can experience career progression. For good performers, you may enjoy the path of transitioning into supervisory roles or moving to other parts of the business.

ABOUT centralAlliance
The centralAlliance is a collaborative agreement between Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Whanganui and MidCentral District. MidCentral District includes the Palmerston North Public Hospital precinct and Horowhenua Health Centre, with a combined 350 in-patient beds.  

ABOUT THE ROLE
You will be working alongside a highly skilled electrical trades team in Palmerston North.

In this role you will:

• Provide efficient delivery of the Electrical Maintenance Service at the Palmerston North Hospital campus and client base in support of the Power Systems Facility Manager and aligned with Ventia and the Contract’s specific deliverables. The role will be 50-50 reactive and planned maintenance work.
• Effectively direct any Electrical Maintenance personnel under your responsibility (where applicable).
• Assist the Electrical Team Leader and/or the Power Systems Facility Manager in the provision of electrical maintenance & service delivery.

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this role, you will need to be fully registered and hold a full EWRB practicing license as well as the below:

• Experience in a similar role - planned and reactive maintenance in a multifaceted maintenance operation environment.
• Background in process control (desirable).
• An Understanding of Building Management Systems (desirable).
• Ability to complete relevant work management documents including work feedback, inventory, and general maintenance reports.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• An ability to work without supervision and to work effectively with both internal & external stakeholders.
• A valid NZ class 1 driver’s license is also required. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience and be part of an international company!

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Shortlisted candidates will be asked to undergo a pre-employment medical (including a drug and alcohol check) and a Ministry of Justice check.

DIVERSITY

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.