Facilities Technician

The Facilities Technician is responsible for maintaining the functionality, safety, and efficiency of building systems and infrastructure. They perform routine inspections, address maintenance requests, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely repairs and compliance with safety standards. Additionally, they manage tools and inventory, support facility upgrades, and maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Key performance area: Plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Performing all maintenance tasks, as per the job cards issued.
• Carrying out daily maintenance / fault finding checks in the designated areas of responsibility.
• Ensuring that the building(s) in the designated area of responsibility is maintained to standard.
• Completing job cards for all unscheduled maintenance jobs that are identified.
• Signing off all completed job cards and returning them to the Facilities Service Desk.
• Reporting any maintenance requests received during completing daily tasks to the Facilities Service Desk.
• Assisting with any other ad hoc related duties as required.
• Diesel filling of generators.
• Overtime work will be required.
• Standby will also be required.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Plumbing Certificate or Trade Qualification in Plumbing.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant plumbing and general maintenance experience.
• Valid Code 08 (EB) driver's licence.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong plumbing maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• General building maintenance experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime and participate in the standby roster.
   

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.