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Facilities Assistant

  • Durban
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: General Property
  • Reference: 171541

Apply before Feb 27 2026 | 2 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Huntswood

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced maintenance assistant to oversee general building checks daily and general maintenance of our offices in Durban.

Job Description:
  • Assist with monitoring UPS’s, HVAC system and Generator – general skill.
  • Completing minor repair work.
  • Repairing doors, locks, door frames and handles.
  • Replacing light bulbs, sockets, switches, and window glass.
  • Performing basic plumbing tasks, which includes unblocking drains as well as fixing leaking faucets and toilets.
  • Operating of power tools, drill, grinder etc.
  • Handling of hand tools, maintaining toolbox
  • Preparing workspaces, cleaning of work area and equipment
  • Installation of appliances, microwaves, kettles etc.
  • Installation of TV’s mounting of shelves, white boards, picture frames etc.
  • Able to perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technical skill.
  • Must have good numerical, writing skills and must be converse well in English.
  • General understanding of Occupational Health and safety regulations.
  • Set up and break down of advisor/training desk
Essential Skills:
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Experience within an admin function, to include general office duties
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Proven experience as maintenance assistant or similar role
  • General knowledge of all building systems (electrical, plumbing etc.)
  • Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
  • An eye for detail.
  • Competent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High school / life skills.
  • Physically fit
  • Be able to commute to and from the workplace
  • To be able to work overtime when required.

Core Behaviours:

Huntswood’s employees are described as dependable, driven and collaborative. 
The job holder should align to our 6 Fundamental Values:

  • Bring Your “A” Game
  • Strive For Greater  
  • Enable and empower all employees
  • Do the right thing
  • Own it
  • Deliver unbelievable service

"It's not just about what we do, but the way we do it. And it's our values that make us special."

 NB:  All appointments are subject to the positive outcome of pre-employment verification checks.

 


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