Construction Technician
Visa sponsorship
Construction · Dunedin, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27 - $35/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Dunedin construction sites need dependable people who are not afraid of physical work. This Construction Technician / Assistant job is aimed at workers with genuine hands-on experience who can back up skilled tradespeople, follow instructions and keep standards high.
Along the way you will gain further experience with tools, materials, equipment and site procedures. Sponsorship pathways may be available for suitable candidates meeting requirements.
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Key Responsibilities
- Assist tradespeople and supervisors across residential, commercial and infrastructure projects
- Prepare sites, arrange materials and equipment and maintain clean work areas
- Prepare, mix, pour, spread and finish concrete
- Support carpentry, bricklaying, roofing, flooring, plastering, painting, glazing, plumbing and drainage
- Excavate, trench, level and move materials
- Assist installation of pipework, fittings, drainage, building systems and heating, cooling and ventilation pathways
- Measure, cut, fix and position reinforcing bars and mesh
- Use hand and basic power tools under site rules
- Help erect temporary structures and safety barriers
- Remove building waste
- Report defects, hazards and issues; Observe PPE and workplace safety, coordinate site teams towards quality and deadlines and complete requested construction assistance
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 12 months of practical construction industry exposure
- Demonstrable genuine site skills and previous responsibilities
- Physical capability for demanding manual duties
- Knowledge of safe construction methods and site processes
- Practical use of basic hand and power tools
- Teamwork and capacity to follow supervisory instructions
- Dependability, positivity and willingness to contribute and learn New Zealand construction standards; Applicants with verified experience and supporting employment history are encouraged to apply
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