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ISS Facility Services is looking for a hands-on Facilities Coordinator with strong practical maintenance skills to join our Christchurch team and support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a major client site.

We're looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, fixing things and solving practical problems. This role would suit someone with a background in building maintenance, general property repairs, trades or facilities maintenance who also enjoys working with people and coordinating day-to-day activities.

About the role

This is a practical, site-based role where you'll spend much of your time out in the facility, identifying issues, carrying out minor repairs, undertaking preventative maintenance and ensuring the site remains safe, functional and well maintained.

Working alongside the Facility Manager, you'll take ownership of day-to-day maintenance activities, responding to issues directly where appropriate and coordinating specialist contractors when required.

You'll be responsible for:

• Carrying out general building repairs and routine maintenance across the site.

• Completing practical maintenance tasks such as minor carpentry, painting, patching, basic fixtures and fittings repairs, door hardware adjustments and other general property upkeep.

• Troubleshooting day-to-day facilities issues and completing repairs within your skills and competency.

• Responding to reactive maintenance requests and resolving minor issues promptly.

• Conducting regular site inspections to identify defects, maintenance requirements and safety concerns.

• Undertaking routine preventative maintenance activities and basic equipment checks.

• Coordinating specialist trades and contractors for repairs and maintenance requiring additional expertise.

• Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM), including contractor access, permits and completion checks.

• Ensuring work areas are safe, tidy and operational following maintenance activities.

• Recording and updating maintenance requests, work orders and completion details in facilities management systems.

• Supporting the Facility Manager with operational activities, contractor management and site compliance requirements.

• Communicating with client representatives and site teams regarding maintenance activities and service interruptions.

• Identifying practical improvements to the site's maintenance, safety and general presentation.

• Providing operational support and coverage for the Facility Manager when required.

Safety is central to everything we do. You'll be expected to work safely, follow ISS and client requirements, and recognise when work needs to be referred to a licensed tradesperson or specialist contractor.

About you

We're looking for a practical, capable all-rounder who has strong technical maintenance skills and takes pride in getting things done.

You'll ideally bring:

• Proven hands-on experience in general building maintenance, property maintenance or a trade-related environment.

• Good practical skills across minor repairs, painting, basic carpentry, fixtures and fittings, and general building upkeep.

• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and basic maintenance equipment safely.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve everyday maintenance issues.

• A good understanding of building systems and the ability to identify when specialist trades are required.

• Experience working in a commercial, industrial, manufacturing or facilities environment.

• The ability to work independently, prioritise competing maintenance requests and take ownership of tasks.

• Experience dealing with contractors and coordinating maintenance activities.

• Good communication skills and a practical, customer-focused approach.

• Basic computer skills for managing work orders, emails and maintenance records.

• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

A background in carpentry, building maintenance, mechanical maintenance or a related trade would be highly regarded, although a formal trade qualification is not essential if you have strong practical experience.

Experience in manufacturing, food and beverage, FMCG or industrial facilities would be advantageous.

Additional training in Working at Heights, EWP, First Aid or other relevant safety disciplines would also be beneficial.

Above all, we're looking for someone who is resourceful, reliable, hands-on and comfortable taking initiative, with the judgement to know what they can safely fix themselves and when to bring in additional expertise.

About ISS

For more than 125 years, ISS has been connecting people and places to make the world work better.

Founded in Denmark in 1901, ISS has grown into a global leader in workplace and facility management services. In New Zealand, our people work with leading organisations to deliver high-quality facilities, workplace and support services.

Our HERO values of Honesty, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility and Quality guide how we work with our clients, our people and each other.

Why join ISS?

You'll join a global organisation with the support of an experienced Facility Manager and specialist teams across Facilities Management, HSEQ, Asset Management and Operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong practical maintenance skills who wants to take the next step in their career, combining hands-on work with broader facilities management responsibilities.

If you're a capable all-rounder who enjoys fixing things, solving problems and keeping facilities running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join ISS as our Facilities Coordinator.