Job Summary
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Property Maintenance:
- Painting, plastering, skimming of walls and tiling
- Basic electrical repairs
- Basic carpentry work
- Basic plumbing repairs & maintenance
- Inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers and air conditioners
- Site inspections and assessment of damage at properties with foreman
- Garden maintenance when needed
- Follow any additional instructions and requests from Foreman or Employer
Contractors and Tenant Relationship Management:- Engage with outside contractors for maintenance not done by the in-house team in a respectful and professional manner
- Efficiently respond to tenants complaints, evaluate what action needs to be taken and discuss with foreman
- Always treat tenants and their property in a respectful and professional manner
Health and Safety:- Adhere to safety policies and procedures
- Attend monthly health and safety meetings at HHSA workshop
- Attend training as scheduled from time to time by Health and Safety manager
- Upkeep of monthly registers and records re-tools, ladders, first aid, stock take
General:- Participate actively in daily, weekly and monthly team meetings to ensure team works effectively
- Continuously assess properties to pro-actively identify potential maintenance actions
- Provide input to and execute maintenance plan
- Keep foreman or employer informed of completed tasks and challenges encountered
- Be available to work overtime if required from time to time
- Be available to attend to maintenance at properties not located in Stellenbosch, which may include a period of up to two weeks
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Knowledge / Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate, minimum
- Formal certification in any or all of the below skills will be to your advantage:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Tiling
- Plastering walls
- Painting
- Computer skills, MS Office
Skills- Behavioral skills – integrity, reliable, punctual, positive, motivated
- Planning and scheduling tasks – multitasking, time management, problem solving
- Team player – respectful relationship with co-workers and peers
- Good communications skills, internal and external
Experience- 3 – 5-year continuous working experience in building and property maintenance
- Experience in any or all of the below skills will be required:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Tiling
- Plastering walls
- Painting
- Computer Skills, MS Office will be to your advantage
- Previous experience in maintenance of heritage buildings will be to your advantage
- Good reading and writing skills in both English and Afrikaans
*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*