Maintenance Technician

Maersk; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and teamwork in a dynamic international environment. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the functionality of various systems, from HVAC to electrical. This position offers the chance to work in a culturally rich atmosphere, where your skills will contribute to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to supporting your development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in global trade.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician is essential.
• Basic understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems required.
• Willingness to work overtime and maintain good physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Survey and repair mechanical systems to ensure health and safety.
• Perform maintenance on electrical systems and plumbing.
• Conduct general upkeep procedures including landscaping.

Skills

Maintenance Technician

Electrical Systems

HVAC Systems

Problem-Solving Skills

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Certificate in HVAC

Building Maintenance Technology

Tools

Common Appliances

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Would you like to be part of a value driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day?

What We Offer

Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade every day all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace, you’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values, to us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

Responsibilities:

• Surveying buildings and repair mechanical systems

• Performing maintenance of electrical systems

• Assisting in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other system

• Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems toensure they are consistent with health and safety standards

• Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels etc.)

• Assist in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary

• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality

• Inspect alarm systems (fire, protection) and schedule repairs when needed

• Perform manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace windows etc.)

• Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide

• Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc.)

• Assist in budget preparation and ensure it is followed

Requirements:

• Proven experience asmaintenance technician

• High school diploma or equivalent; Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field will be a plus

• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems

• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods

• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices

• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

• Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional

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