Maintenance technician, Kaihangarau tautiaki
Also known as
- Maintenance officer, repair person, handyperson, maintenance mechanic, odd job person
Maintenance technicians repair and maintain machines, mechanical equipment and buildings.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$54K to $84K
Most common
$110K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Maintenance technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours including evenings and weekends, work shifts or be on call
- usually work in workshops, factories and buildings, or on boats, construction sites or oil rigs, and may travel locally to do repairs
- may work in dirty and noisy conditions, and at heights
- may do physically demanding work
- need to solve problems, be practical and safety conscious
Tasks
- inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems
- replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts
- inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear
- test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
- adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
- order materials, supplies, or equipment
- install machine or equipment replacement parts
- maintain work equipment or machinery
- read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs
- troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually need experience to become a maintenance technician and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) or similar
- experience in similar work
- an elevated work platform (EWP) licence
- a driver licence
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- to pass a police check
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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