Job Description

Job Specification
Reactive Maintenance
Prioritise and expedite all maintenance work orders specific to the building fabric and infrastructure within an allocated budget
Inspect and determine method and sequence of operations to locate, install, test, repair or modify issues raised in work orders
Manage contractor/s output and supervise in-house repairs
Inspect and determine method and sequence of operations to locate, install, test, repair or modify issues raised in work orders
Carry out and supervise in-house repairs within established targets and monitor contractor/s
Communicate breaks, repairs and time frames to clients and Services Manager
Co-ordinate and arrange all access and/or permits with tenants, security, traffic and/or the health and safety department
Inspect all repairs/fixes to plumbing or infrastructure
Recall or redo any repairs/fixes not completed to established practices and standards
Close work orders, capturing all detail, as well as signing off/annotating contractor/s invoices
Build and maintain database of all building fabric and infrastructure repair costs
Planned Maintenance
Prepare, monitor, and follow up that planned service schedules are adhered to by planned maintenance contractors
Inspect building fabric and infrastructure after works carried out
Recall or redo any service work not completed to established codes and standards
Close work orders, capturing all detail as well as signing off/annotating contractor/s invoices
Co-ordinate and arrange all access, permits for planned maintenance contractors with tenants, traffic, security, or health and safety department
Liaison and Monitoring
Liaise between Services Manager, Installations Team and/or project appointed contractors
Inspect works carried out by Installations Team and/or project appointed contractors
Attend site handovers for new plant/installations/buildings added to property portfolio
Inspection and Audits
Carry out regular inspections of building fabric and infrastructure within their area
Carry out regular condition audits of all building fabric and infrastructure within their area
Assess, determine, and undertake steps to prevent possible catastrophic failure
General Support
Monitor on-site spares, materials, and inventory for the building fabric discipline
Provide a standby service for emergencies, special events, functions, or construction teams
Stand in for Services Manager with full delegated authority for limited time periods, when required
Undertake any reasonable instruction given by the Senior Manager, Services Manager or Project Manager within Civils & Structural

Minimum Requirements
Artisan with minimum NTC3 (NQF Level 4/3) OR deemed equivalent AND having served an apprenticeship with successful completion of a recognised industry trade test
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
Extensive skills at artisan level with emphasis on building maintenance and repair procedures including preventative maintenance
Building maintenance and construction knowledge
A general knowledge of maintenance and repair processes and procedures for building and utility equipment, systems, and components is required
Ability to supervise, instruct and communicate with out-tasked contractor/s
Discipline specific trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to independently follow through and prioritise workload, meet deadlines while working in a service-oriented environment with frequently changing priorities
Carrying out of inspections and audits of all infrastructure and plant
Procurement Processes
People and Project Management
PlanON and other relevant project management software
Methods, materials and equipment used in various building trades
Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
Diagnostic/Tactical thinking
Logical problem-solving
Mechanical/Technical aptitude
Verbal reasoning (written and verbal)
Numerical/calculation ability
Practical and detailed
Planning and organizing
Time-management
Multi-tasking
Computer skills
People management
Customer service
Working on weekends and public holidays as well as overtime will be required at times

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