Maintenance assistant, Kaiāwhina tautiaki
Also known as
- Repairs assistant, maintenance and service assistant, maintenance hand
Maintenance assistants do basic repairs and routine tasks. They may give out tools and materials, clean work areas and lift equipment.
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $36
Most common
$46
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Maintenance assistants
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
- usually work in different places and may travel locally
- may work in dirty, noisy conditions, and may work at heights
- may do physcially demanding work
- need to be practical, safety conscious and work well in a team
Tasks
- install machine or equipment replacement parts
- inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear
- test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
- observe equipment in operation to detect potential problems
- assemble structural components
- connect hoses to equipment or piping
- connect electrical components or equipment
- clean work areas
- clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order
- lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don't need specfic NCEA levels for this job.
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