Maintenance Assistant

About the role

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant at Life Flora Hospital in Johannesburg, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The post holder inspects and maintains basic elements of electrical installations, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, air conditioning systems, medical gases, plumbing and building-related items.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect equipment and installations at the hospital on planned dates and give timely feedback on problems found
• Carry out repairs according to the job cards issued
• Give detailed feedback when tasks are completed or when they cannot be finished within the required time
• Fault-find and rectify problems on hospital equipment
• Carry out basic system settings to keep systems available
• Work safely in line with the company's SHEQ procedures

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12; N3 in Civil Engineering desired
• 2 years of general building maintenance experience desired
• Proof of competency in general building and plumbing maintenance, such as repairing doors, cupboards, windows, walls, flooring, ceilings, basins, showers, toilets, painting and lighting
• Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills, and experience dealing with customers and patients
• Self-motivated, disciplined, able to work under pressure