Juan Botha
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
Senior Glazier and Architectural Glass Specialist with extensive experience in residential and commercial glazing. Proven track record in leading teams, managing complex installations, and ensuring projects meet quality and safety standards. Committed to delivering efficient, high-quality workmanship while maintaining strong health and safety practices.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Glazier / Team Leader
Avant Glass & Glazing
2024 - Current
- Complete residential and commercial glazing installations and repairs.
- Carry out warranty and remedial glazing work.
- Lead and support glazing teams on onsite projects.
- Install complex frameless glass systems while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Work with customers and contractors to complete jobs efficiently.
Facility Maintenance Technician
Oakdale Retirement Village
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Completed building maintenance, repairs, equipment servicing, and grounds upkeep.
- Carried out preventative maintenance and troubleshooting to keep facilities operating safely.
- Managed tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
- Supported fire evacuation procedures, civil defence requirements, and daily facility operations.
- Followed workplace health and safety procedures at all times.
Louvre Installation Technician
Louvre Tech
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Installed premium louvre roof systems and outdoor canopies for residential and commercial projects.
- Followed plans, measurements, and installation requirements to complete quality work.
- Carried out adjustments, repairs, and troubleshooting when required.
- Worked with customers onsite to resolve installation issues.
Head of Glazing
Lancer Aluminium
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Supervised glazing teams across residential and commercial projects.
- Managed double glazing installations, repairs, and aluminium maintenance work.
- Worked with customers, builders, and site teams to complete projects safely and efficiently.
- Supported team performance and maintained quality standards.
Owner / Senior Glazier
Dynamic Glass
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Ran a glazing business completing residential and commercial projects.
- Installed frameless showers, splashbacks, mirrors, balustrades, structural glass, skylights, canopies, and shopfronts.
- Completed window and aluminium joinery repairs and replacements.
- Managed quoting, scheduling, materials, and customer communication.
- Worked directly with clients to deliver reliable service and quality results.
Earlier Career – Glazier / Aluminium Fabricator / Factory Supervisor
Various Companies
01.2006 - 12.2016
- Experience with: NZ Glass, A1 North Harbour Glass, Vistalite Canterbury, Arctic Glass, Glass Related, Fairview Windows & Doors.
- Worked across glazing, aluminium fabrication, factory production, installation, and customer service roles.
Education
Level 3 Mechanical Engineering -
Level 3 Architectural Drafting -
Skills
- Residential and commercial glazing
- Frameless showers
- Splashbacks
- Mirrors
- Balustrades
- Structural glass
- Skylights
- Roof glazing
- Glass canopies
- Commercial shopfronts
- Double glazing
- Aluminium windows
- Doors
- Joinery repairs
- Glass installation
- Repairs
- Remedial work
- Team leadership
- Apprentice training
- Facility and grounds maintenance
- Reading plans
- Accurate measuring
- Problem-solving
- Fault finding
- Health and safety compliance
Relocation
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Timeline
Facility Maintenance Technician
Oakdale Retirement Village
07.2023 - 09.2024
Louvre Installation Technician
Louvre Tech
01.2020 - 01.2022
Head of Glazing
Lancer Aluminium
01.2019 - 12.2019
Owner / Senior Glazier
Dynamic Glass
01.2016 - 12.2019
Earlier Career – Glazier / Aluminium Fabricator / Factory Supervisor
Various Companies
01.2006 - 12.2016
Senior Glazier / Team Leader
Avant Glass & Glazing
2024 - Current