Facilities Technician

Webhosting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cover

Gym reimbursements

Mental well-being resources

Job summary

DigiCert in Cape Town provides secure digital trust and PKI solutions. A Facilities Technician is needed to ensure an optimal working environment, perform regular building inspections, assist the Facility Manager with equipment maintenance, and coordinate cleaning needs.

Responsibilities include HVAC, generator and UPS inspections, vendor coordination for PMs, maintaining BAS and safety records, responding to emergencies, and keeping up-to-date inspection reports and warranties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in facilities coordination or related roles.
• Experience with HVAC, generators and UPS systems preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Performs facility inspections – HVAC, Generator, UPS; reports and recommends actions.
• Maintains HVAC systems, blowers, RTUs, heat pumps and related equipment.
• General facility maintenance: lighting, plumbing, furniture and basic repairs.
• Coordinate PM services with vendors for HVAC, alarms, standby power and UPS.
• Liaise with cleaning, waste removal and suppliers on behalf of Facility Manager.
• Respond to emergencies and monitor security/fire system alarms.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Project management

Facilities administration

Education

Qualification in building/facilities mgmt or construction

Job description

Not specified Full-time Not specified Operations

Job Description

Who we are

DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust. We protect the digital world by ensuring the security, privacy, and authenticity of every interaction. Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform unifies PKI, DNS, and certificate lifecycle management, to secure infrastructure, software, devices, messages, AI content and agents. Learn why more than 100,000 organizations, including 90% of the Fortune 500, choose DigiCert to stop today’s threats and prepare for a quantum-safe future at www.digicert.com

Job summary

As Facilities Technician you will ensure an optimal working environment in the building. In this role, you will be responsible for performing regular building equipment inspections, assist the Facility Manager with maintaining the building equipment, and coordinate the cleaning needs of the building.

What you will do

• Performs assigned facility inspections – HVAC, Generator, and UPS systems and submit reports of conditions in the building and recommend actions to be taken.
• Maintains and operates all HVAC systems. Blowers, Roof Top Units, Heat Pump Units, and the associated equipment.
• Perform general facility maintenance: lights, basic plumbing, furniture, and manual repairs as needed.
• Work with vendors to support the Preventive Maintenance (PM) service level agreements (SLA’s), HVAC, Fire Alarm Systems, Standby Generator, and the Battery Backup System (UPS).
• Liaising with the cleaning service team, the trash removal service vendors and suppliers on behalf of the Facility Manager.
• Respond to building emergencies – serving as one of the contacts for all facility related emergencies (Including but not limited to fire alarms, HVAC system alarms, security alarms, etc).
• Monitoring and responding to building security/fire system alarms which may require work even during off work hours, weekends and holidays.
• Review and understand equipment and methods of operations, Building Automation System (BAS), safety and security, and other systems.
• Maintain the plans for fire evacuation, disaster response, up-to-date records for all semi- annual and annual inspections, warranties, maintenance requirements and the implementation of scheduled servicing for key assets.
• Assist the facility manager with securing proposals for maintenance work.

What you will have

• Minimum of 3+ years’ hands‑on experience in facilities coordination, project management, or facilities administration.
• Relevant qualification in the building, facilities management, or construction industry is preferred
• Certification or qualifications in plumbing and/or electrical systems will be advantageous.
• Proven experience working with HVAC systems, generators, and UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems.
• Practical experience in plumbing, lighting, and general building maintenance.
• Solid background in facility operations and facilities management.
• Good understanding of building infrastructure, equipment maintenance, and preventative maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 for reporting, documentation, and day-to-day communication.
• Valid South African driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Ability to respond to building and equipment emergencies, including outages, breakdowns, and urgent maintenance requirements outside of normal working hours.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple maintenance projects and service providers simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance requirements relating to building operations
• Health and wellness support, including medicalcover(where applicable), gym reimbursements, and mental well‑being resources