Maintenance Painter

About the Role

Are you a skilled painter looking for a stable role in a dynamic and supportive team? We are looking for a Maintenance Painter to join our team at Uni Lodge Living Group in Christchurch. This role is crucial in ensuring our student accommodation buildings remain well-maintained, aesthetically appealing, and fit for purpose. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your primary responsibility will be painting and touch-ups across our student accommodation, as well as capital improvement projects.

This is a part-time position, 32 hours per week across a Monday to Friday roster.

• Painting and touch-ups on interior and exterior surfaces, ensuring high-quality finishes.
• Surface preparation, including plastering, sanding, and minor repairs.
• Identifying and reporting areas requiring maintenance or repainting.
• Assisting with general maintenance tasks such as plastering, and property upkeep.
• Ensuring painting materials and equipment are maintained and stored properly.
• Adhering to health and safety regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.

• Proven experience as a painter, ideally in a residential or commercial setting.
• Strong knowledge of painting techniques, tools, and materials.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and surface preparation.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to assist with other maintenance tasks as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to carry out manual tasks.
• Be culturally aware and understanding of different cultures.
• New Zealand Police Vetting (required).

Uni Lodge specialises in student accommodation and has been an industry market leader since 1996. The Uni Lodge Group manages a diverse portfolio of close to 130 properties and hotels with a footprint in every city in mainland Australian and New Zealand. We employ a team of over 1200 staff across the business, and we invest in the wellbeing and professional development of our team, offering ongoing training, career progression, development reviews, and employee assistance program (EAP) services.

We recognise the importance of diverse cultures within our workforce and encourage inclusivity.

All final applicants for this position will be required to provide evidence of a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.