Maintenance Assistance
- Function
- Engineering
- Facility
- Life Empangeni Private Hospital
- Position
- Maintenance Assistance
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will ensures well maintained and reliable assets through routine inspections and maintenance eliminating equipment faults and quick deterioration of assets associated with Land and Buildings.
- Critical Outputs
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- Inspect all hospital spaces/areas daily to identify problems or defects with building, land, furniture and fixtures.
- Respond to ward and general area requests for soft maintenance services, including replacing air filters, installing new locks and troubleshooting smoke detectors.
- Repair plumbing, furniture, ironmongery, bathroom fixtures and fittings and safety systems in the wards as required
- Ensure the parking lot and sidewalks are free from any obstructive features that may cause harm.
- Inspect and maintain fire sprinklers, boosters, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers and common area rubbish receptacles on the premises.
- Test performance of in-unit appliances, such as toasters, microwaves, stoves, ovens, water hydroboils and coffee machines.
- Provide nursing staff with advice and guidance on maintaining their wards and common areas.
- Respond to requests from doctor’s rooms, auxiliary services areas and soft services maintenance requests as reported.
- Be fully capable of maintaining and repairing fixture such as air conditioning, carpentry, drywall, small power, flooring, kitchen, bath, roofing, windows and doors.
- Perform building painting and area pressure washing.
- Maintain and arrange signage, wall pictures, flower pots, decorative fixtures, television mounting and road marking.
- Be able to perform after hour standby duties during call outs/emergencies.
- Requirements
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- Grade 12.
- Qualification in mechanical or civil engineering (carpentry or plumbing) or N4 in Building maintenance advantageous
- A minimum of 3 years in engineering maintenance or facilities maintenance environment advantageous.
- Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Verbal & written communication
- Influencing
- Action orientation
- Excellence orientation
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Rule orientation
- Recruitment.Empangeni@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.