Position Summary
 
To take action on and assist the skilled tradesmen by performing minor maintenance and repair work of a general nature.

Key Accountabilities/ Principal Responsibilities
Building fabric maintenance
Plumbing first line maintenance
Electrical first line maintenance
General facility maintenance
Ad-hoc duties
Ensure compliance to Health and Safety Act
Attend to client complaints / requests and ensure all calls are logged at the helpdesk
Communicate repairs / feedback to FM via Forcelink / daily report
Standby for repairs outside of normal working hours
 
Primary Duties
 
Technical Requests
Assist in corrective, planned and preventative maintenance.
Repairs to all building fabric, carpentry and joinery
Repairs to locks, handles hinges and accessories
Repairs to office furniture and cabinets
Conduct minor building repairs, maintenance and painting
Maintain toolboxes and equipment
Report all technical defects and assist in rectifying
Perform daily routine building inspections and report to line manager
Manage general housekeeping and tools register
 
Secondary Duties
Move office furniture
Assist in unloading big deliveries
Move unused furniture or equipment to store
Maintain neatness of stores
Compile store stock sheet
Familiarise with the layout and facilities of the site and adhere to the client house rules
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the management and staff of the site where based
Adhere to ad-hoc reasonable requests from management
 
Facility Maintenance
Inspect all facilities are in good working order (Planned preventative program)
Inspect tiling and paved surfaces
Inspect all partitioning, ceilings, roof and building structure
Inspect windows and doors are all in good order
Inspect all painted surfaces are in good order
Inspect all and HVAC equipment are in good order
Report / communicate defects / repairs to Manager
  
Key Skills and Experience
 
Grade 12
Min 2 year maintenance working experience in a built environment
Good comprehension of English / Afrikaans language
Code B Driver’s License

People and Management Skill
 
Multi skilled
Good people skills
Practical work experience
Hands-on person
Ability to plan, organize and control own work effort
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Well-motivated
Able to work independently
Ability to prioritize tasks
Able to meet deadlines
Able to use initiative to solve minor problems
Able to work in a team
Pro-active
Energetic
Able to act quickly and calmly in an emergency situation

Key result areas

Understand role of reporting to the business and client
Understand all outputs delivered are aligned with business requirements
Understand that feedback is critical to success
 
Additional Responsibilities and Skills
 
The employee acknowledges that all duties performed will reflect on the client and will thus act in a professional manner at all times, as FMS is a service provider, all necessary steps need to be taken to ensure that the service has been delivered according to client requirements, and to prescribed service levels.
Interested? Submit your CV now.
 
All vacancies advertised by AFMS Group are in full adherence to South African labour legislation, including the Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
 
We strive to create an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
 
Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, focusing on the qualifications, skills, and experience that are relevant to each role. We ensure that all candidates are treated equally, and no discrimination will be tolerated.
 
By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 2014 (POPIA) for recruitment and hiring purposes.
 
For information on AFMS Group, including more information on our company culture, visit our website at www.afmsgroup.co.za.
 
Please note, relocation costs will not apply.
 
If you do not hear from us in 14 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Applications to be addressed to Matthew Toontjies: [email protected]