Maintenance Assistant

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in South Africa is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the proper functioning of plant, machinery, and equipment. The role requires 3+ years' maintenance experience, knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems, and compliance with safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing emergency calls, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring adherence to legal standards. This position may include after-hours emergencies and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in healthcare.
• Proven knowledge of air conditioning, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Basic knowledge of local building legislations and Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance tasks as per job cards from customers.
• Conduct planned preventive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Faultfind and perform maintenance on electrical systems and plumbing.
• Manage and monitor medical gases back-up cylinder system.
• Attend to after-hours emergencies and manage contractors.

Skills

Air conditioning knowledge

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing knowledge

Faultfinding

Occupational Health and Safety Act compliance

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Summary

The incumbent will provide day to day maintenance functions to the facility including plant, machinery and equipment. He/she will ensure the continuity of operations in accordance with the applicable company standards and other related legal requirements and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in hospital/healthcare.
• Proven knowledge of air conditioning, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, nurse call systems and medical gases and fire system preferred.
• Basic knowledge of local building legislations (codes) and other related requirements will be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Attend to daily job cards as obtained from both internal and external customers and incoming emergency calls.
• Attend to planned (preventive) maintenance on plant and equipment: daily, weekly and monthly checks for proper functioning and safety and assist with corrective maintenance, repairs, and replacements.
• Faultfinding and basic maintenance on electrical system, plumbing infrastructure, refrigeration / air conditioning and general building maintenance.
• Assist with electrical installation, plumbing installation and air‑conditioning installation.
• Management, monitoring and control of medical gases back‑up cylinder system and safe handling of chemical substances.
• Initiate and close out job cards for deviations issues identified during daily, weekly and monthly checks.
• Initiate jobs and close out cards for emergency work as a result of emergency call outs.
• Ability to attend to after hour’s emergency and be on standby when required.
• Ability to manage external contractors and provide instructions on work requirement.
• Ability to identify and elevate possible risks that will require intervention of the technical specialist.
• Ability to adhere and comply with company policies and procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain relevant stakeholder relationships (nursing staff, patients and doctors) and meet their expectations.