JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

To assist in ensuring that campus facilities, including all plant and equipment, are maintained in such a condition so as to allow the operations of the University to be carried out.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts routine inspections of all UTT plant and equipment.
• Assists with activities related to the installation, maintenance and upkeep of the facilities including laboratory, plant and workshop equipment.
• Conducts minor repairs and modifications to the buildings and surroundings, in the nature of masonry, carpentry, joinery, gypsum, painting, electrical, mechanical works, etc.
• Conducts minor general maintenance, repairs, installations and removal of utilities fixtures and equipment, inclusive of electricity, water, sewer and air conditioning.
• Services facilities service areas such as air handler rooms, plumbing ducts, rooftops, pump rooms, generator rooms (with supervision), Electrical LV rooms (with supervision), lighting fixtures (with supervision) and swimming pools.
• Identifies parts/consumables and other items required for maintenance activity.
• Makes recommendations for the alleviation of recurring corrective maintenance.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining accurate records and files relating to plant and equipment.
• Assists with lifting and moving items or parts of plant and equipment.
• Maintains currency in areas of technical specialisation through research and continuous improvement activities.
• Assists Maintenance Technicians in the performance of their duties as requested.
• Performs other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• National Craftsman Certificate in area of specialisation or CVQ Level 2 equivalent certification – Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of industry standards, practices and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in Mechanical / Electrical / Maintenance systems.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Computer literate.