Primary Purpose of the Job:

Responsible for the maintenance of the building. Completes preventative maintenance, install new equipment and assists with routine building maintenance. Completes work order records and files all related maintenance paperwork. Assists area staff as required, responds to the maintenance needs of different departments and keeps management well informed.


Key Performance Areas (KPA’s):

• Responsible for efficiently completing assigned maintenance duties:

-     continuously checks and inspects buildings to identify maintenance needs

-     responds promptly and efficiently to tenant maintenance requirements

-     responds promptly and efficiently to duties allocated to you by the building manager or facilities manager

-     checks all main outer and dinner doors (broken glass, open and close properly etc)

-     checks exterior of buildings and identify problem areas

-     checks and replace lights inside toilets, foyers passages, stairways, parking areas and external security lights

-     check all fitting in toilets (taps, basin, urinals etc.)

-     check all equipment such as air-conditioning plant, standby pumps, sump pump, water tanks, water feature equipment etc.

-     check all fire equipment along with the building or facilities manager

-     ensures that all staff are familiar with how the emergency equipment functions and what the emergency procedures are

-     performs a visual check of the electrical distribution boards to ensure no loose wiring etc.

-     performs repairs where necessary and if these cannot be repaired, advise building supervisor immediately

-     identifies daily maintenance issues, communicates with the buildingor facilities manager

-     inspects equipment

-     follows all safety rules and procedures and operates equipment in accordance with established safety policies and department procedures. 

-     ensures compliance with legal regulations

-     completes regular OSH inspection and updates monthly report as appropriate

-     ensures OSHA requirements are effectively implemented

• Responsible for tenant installations
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with tenants
• Responsible for maintaining related records
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with area staff and management
• Responsible for related duties as required or assigned

Job Specific Requirements:

 Job Knowledge:

• OHSA knowledge and its application (essential) 

•  General building maintenance (essential)
  

• Computer literacy skills (essential)
• Communication skills (essential) 
• Basic report writing skills (essential)
• Time management skills (essential) 
• Basic numeracy skills (essential)
• Problems solving skills (desirable) 
• People management skills (desirable)
  

• 3 years Handyman, maintenance or similar experience (essential)

• Grade 12 (essential)
• Relevant technical/trade certification (desirable)

 Essential:

• Reliable
• Safety and cost conscious
• Organising
• Technically Capable
  
• Quality Conscious

 Desirable:

• Teamwork