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Maintenance Supervisor (Facilities)

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Construction Property
Reference: SW006270/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

An established and well-maintained retirement village in Somerset West is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor who will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and staff to ensure productivity and adherence to company standards.Key duties include managing employee schedules and tasks, quality assurance checks on all work carried out by staff, stock and procurement management and acting as a liaison between employees and senior management. The supervisor is also responsible for all maintenance and repairs for both the buildings and gardening equipment and irrigation systems

Key Performance Areas:

Staff Management

Oversees work assigned maintenance and gardening team
Addresses minor discipline problems, refer serious cases to Estate Manager
Plan and prepare training of new team members

Maintenance and Gardens

Evaluates facilities for repairs
Plan and prioritise work schedules with Estate Manager
Obtain supplies and tools
Collaborate with team members to plan upcoming work assignments
Assist team members with technical issues
Inspect and sign off on work carried out
Conduct routine inspections of the site and note any items for repair
Liaise with contractors on site
Ensure work is carried out safely in line with the OHSA
Conduct regular inspections of the site and check all team members are doing as instructed
Conduct regular inspections of the workshop, Paint shop and garden shed to ensure they are kept neat and tidy
Carry out regular inspections of the gardens, laws areas, catchpits and stormwater channels to ensure they are being well maintained
Regular tool and inventory checks
Available after hours for emergencies
Carry out any repairs required to equipment (both the Maintenance and gardening equipment)
Carry out any required repairs to irrigation systems
Instruct and guide team members on how to carry out a required job

Skills and Experience

Proficient in English & Afrikaans (isiXhosa is an added benefit)
Ability to impart knowledge and show initiative
Work independently
Lead by example and problem solve promptly and efficiently
Ability to manage, lead, plan, organise and communicate effectively
Strong interpersonal skills
Effectively manage staff
Ability to work well within a team
Computer literate - MS Office basic
General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance - 3 years
Garden maintenance and irrigation experience and knowledge - 3 years
Experience in a similar role is required

Requirements

Grade 12 and preferably a technical diploma
Valid driver’s licence and reliable own transport
Live within close proximity to the estate within the Helderberg region
Clean credit record and criminal background

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.