Facilities Assistant (Cape Town)

CXP are now part of the Huntswood Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntswood Group invites an experienced maintenance assistant to oversee daily building checks and general maintenance for our Durban offices. You will monitor UPS, HVAC, generator, perform minor repairs, and handle plumbing, electrical tasks, and tool use to keep facilities running smoothly.

Ideal candidates have 18 months facilities experience in a contact center or similar, solid English communication, and the ability to work overtime when required.

Qualifications

• 18 months experience working within facilities within a contact center.
• Matric or NQF4 is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in an admin function and general office duties.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proven maintenance or similar role experience.
• Knowledge of building systems (electrical/plumbing).
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations.
• Physically fit and able to commute.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily building checks and general maintenance of Durban offices.
• Assist with monitoring UPS, HVAC system and generator.
• Complete minor repair work and door hardware repairs.
• Replace light bulbs and electrical fixtures; basic plumbing tasks.
• Operate power tools and maintain toolbox; prepare workspaces.
• Install appliances or mounting tasks as needed.
• Set up/break down advisor/training desks as required.
• Maintain good health and safety practices on site.

Skills

Facilities experience

Contact center exposure

Interpersonal skills

Admin duties

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

General repairs

Building systems knowledge

Health & safety aware

Eye for detail

Ability to commute

Overtime readiness

Education

Matric or NQF4

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced maintenance assistant tooversee general building checks daily and general maintenance of our offices in Durban.

Job Description

• Assist with monitoring UPS's, HVAC system and Generator – general skill.
• Completing minor repair work.
• Repairing doors, locks, door frames and handles.
• Replacing light bulbs, sockets, switches, and window glass.
• Performing basic plumbing tasks, which includes unblocking drains as well as fixing leaking faucets and toilets.
• Operating of power tools, drill, grinder etc.
• Handling of hand tools, maintaining toolbox
• Preparing workspaces, cleaning of work area and equipment
• Installation of appliances, microwaves, kettles etc.
• Installation of TV's mounting of shelves, white boards, picture frames etc.
• Able to perform general repairs that do not require a specialized technical skill.
• Must have good numerical, writing skills and must be converse well in English.
• General understanding of Occupational Health and safety regulations.
• Set up and break down of advisor/training desk

Essential Skills

• 18 months experience working within facilities within a contact center
• Matric or NQF4 - essential
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience within an admin function, to include general office duties
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent multi-tasking ability
• Proven experience as maintenance assistant or similar role
• General knowledge of all building systems (electrical, plumbing etc.)
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
• An eye for detail.
• Competent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High school / life skills.
• Physically fit
• Be able to commute to and from the workplace
• To be able to work overtime when required.

Core Behaviours

Huntswood's employees are described as dependable, driven and collaborative. The job holder should align to our 6 Fundamental Values:

• Bring Your "A" Game
• Strive For Greater
• Enable and empower all employees
• Do the right thing
• Own it
• Deliver unbelievable service

"It's not just about what we do, but the way we do it. And it's our values that make us special."

NB: All appointments are subject to the positive outcome of pre-employment verification checks.