Aquaheat Facility Services is a premier provider of facility maintenance services, 100% New Zealand owned and operated with over 70 years of history. We provide a comprehensive range of facility maintenance services to local government, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers throughout New Zealand. Our team provides Heat pump, Refrigeration, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry services to a variety of major clients ranging from the education and government sector to commercial buildings and state-of-the-art facilities across the country. We are currently recruiting for a Heat Pump Installer to join our Queenstown-based team. This is a full-time, permanent role offering competitive pay of $40-$50 per hour depending on experience, plus paid birthday leave and life and critical illness cover.
Company Overview
Aquaheat Facility Services is a premier provider of facility maintenance services with over 70 years of history in New Zealand. They are 100% New Zealand owned and operated, serving a selected range of local government, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers. The Horizon Energy Group takes pride in its commitment to health and safety, with well-developed processes in safety leadership, risk management, and worker participation. Aquaheat offers a challenging position with competitive remuneration and additional employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Efficiently, effectively, and safely carry out Heat pump Mechanical installation work, ensuring work meets relevant quality, budget, and safety standards.
- Enthusiastically expedite all works in a professional and tradesman-like manner to a level of quality that meets current accepted commercial/industry standards.
- Work unsupervised or as part of a team to deliver high-quality Heat pump Mechanical installation works.
- Manage your own time effectively to meet deadlines, with willingness to work flexible hours.
- Ensure a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, customers, and the general public.
- Champion the continued development and delivery of the Company’s guiding principles.
- Install and maintain Heat pump, VRF, and Mechanical Plant systems.
- Perform commercial installation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
- Respond to and satisfy customer requests professionally and promptly.
- Use hand and power equipment safely and effectively.
- Work within Health and Safety guidelines at all times.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure project success.
Qualifications
- NZ Qualification in Electrical, Heat pump, or Refrigeration required.
- Valid, unrestricted NZ Drivers Licence essential.
- Experience in installation and maintenance of Heat pump, VRF, and Mechanical Plant.
- Commercial installation and maintenance experience required.
- Experience with building services specialising in mechanical systems.
- Experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
- Experience in responding to and satisfying customer requests.
- Experience using hand and power equipment safely.
- Experience working within Health and Safety guidelines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Sound industry and product knowledge.
- Safety-focused at all times.
- High degree of initiative and ability to think clearly under pressure.
- Team player with positive attitude.
Additional Requirements:
- Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free.
- All successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive pay of $40-$50 per hour, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent role with stable employment.
- Paid birthday leave to celebrate your special day.
- Life and critical illness cover for peace of mind.
- Opportunity to work with a premier facility maintenance provider with 70+ years of history.
- Work on diverse projects across education, government, and commercial sectors.
- Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality.
- Challenging position with room for professional growth.
- Queenstown-based role in one of New Zealand’s most stunning locations.
How to Apply
If you have the qualifications and experience required and want to be part of a high-performing team, apply now. This is a full-time, permanent Heat Pump Installer position based in Queenstown with Aquaheat Facility Services. Competitive pay, paid birthday leave, and life and critical illness cover await the right candidate. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical. Apply through the official channel today.