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The Ackermans Properties Team is looking for a confident, skillful and experienced Maintenance Technician that will be based at our Support Centre in Kuilsriver. The ideal candidate will need to ensure that our Support Centre premises is always in good working condition. Duties will include performing various maintenance tasks such as plumbing, painting, moving of goods and replacing light bulbs. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and always keeping in mind all health and safety guidelines. If you have at least 2 years’ practical hands on maintenance experience within a big coporate enviroment this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field will be an advantage
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience of atleast 2 years as a maintenance technician
- Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems
- Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
- Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices
- Health and safety principles
SKILLS:
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Technical ability
- Excellent problem-solving skills and hands-on approach
- Ability to prioritise
- Detail oriented
- High energy levels
- High level of tolerance
- Problem solving
- Organizing and planning
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Key Responsibilities
- Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards
- Trouble shooting, fault finding and reporting
- Conduct repairs of logged calls
- Proceed with approved proactive/preventative maintenance schedule as mandated by management
- Minor repairs and services of equipment (electrical, mechanical)
- General administration duties
- Record keeping of work performed (job logbook)
- Record keeping of daily activities
- Upkeep of master specification file and attic stock
- Complete work-related documents such as Log book, OHASA checkbook and reporting recommendations
- Report problems, issues and work-related matters promptly
Maintenance schedules
- Routine and scheduled maintenance of properties
- Handle plumbing problems
- Maintenance and support for fitting, fixtures and departmental moves
- Painting and upkeeping of property garden