Maintenance Assistant (Civil)

Job Purpose Statement

• To provide plumbing/carpentry and general maintenance support and installations to DTPC facilities and precinct in general.

Key Performance Areas
Infrastructure, Building and Equipment Inspections

• Inspect DTPC buildings and plumbing/carpentry infrastructure to ensure that they are in good condition.
• Keep accurate records of the condition of plumbing/carpentry in DTPC facilities and precinct.
• Take proactive remedial actions, as and when necessary, to ensure that adverse effect to DTPC buildings and equipment is limited or prevented.

Maintenance of Facilities

• Implement maintenance activities as directed.
• Conduct various work tasks as per job cards issued.
• Implement remedial actions or repairs where required.
• Follow on previous plumbing/carpentry related tasks and ensure that required maintenance and repairs are completed.
• Respond quickly to job requests and enquiries to ensure high level of tenant satisfaction and DTPC personnel.
• Maintain Plumbing/carpentry systems in efficient operational state in accordance with supplier specifications/ Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
• Carry out repairs for specific plumbing/carpentry and other maintenance work.
• Conduct all maintenance tasks safely to prevent personal injury or injury in accordance with DTPC
• Safety & Health Policies.
• Verbally report on maintenance tasks/job conducted.
• Record monthly water meter readings for all DTPC buildings and infrastructure.

Project Support

• Provide input on the feasibility of projects conducted by other divisions e.g. Development Planning and Infrastructure (DPI).
• Initiate or suggest possible projects that can lead to improvement of plumbing/carpentry and general upkeep of DTPC facilities
• Adhere to safety rules and regulations during project execution, which includes work performed by third parties.

Water Management Support

• Provide support with respect to water savings initiatives.
• Take meter readings as and when required.
• Identify and proactively seal all areas where water leaks could be happening.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Behavioural Competencies Required

• NTC 3 qualification and/or Matric with subjects of Mathematics and Science.
• 2-3 years’ experience in plumbing / carpentry installations or general maintenance.
• Code EB/08 drivers’ licence, and be willing to work off site.
• Plumbing / carpentry and general maintenance skills.
• Water billing systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of fault-finding and troubleshooting methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety procedures and regulations.
• Computer Literacy (Ms Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Openness to ideas, Analysis and problem solving, Judgement and decision making, Learning focus, Stress tolerance, Flexibility, Teamwork, Customer, quality and detail focused.

Remuneration and Benefits

• R235,400 to R327,200 Total Cost to Company, inclusive of:
• R1,070 Medical Aid Allowance per month.
• Company Contribution to Provident Fund and Approved Group Risk Benefit.
• Non-guaranteed performance bonus.
• 20 Working days leave per annum.