Maintenance Assistant: Building Services & Repairs

Mandela; George; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mandela University in George seeks an assistant in the building services workshops to support maintenance and preventative work across NMU buildings in line with Health and Safety Act and NMU policies.

The role involves assisting an Artisan with repairs, using electrical power tools, applying coatings and edging to carpentry, and working at heights, with the ability to work without supervision and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Grade 8-12 required.
• 1 year of relevant technical experience preferred.
• Preference for applicants with an unendorsed Category B driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist an Artisan in repairing and maintaining buildings on building services related work orders.
• Independently use electrical power tools (belt sanders, drills, etc.).
• Apply protective coatings to objects (e.g., varnish).
• Apply edging to chipboard parts of cupboards.

Skills

Building maintenance knowledge

Work at heights

Teamwork

Self supervision

Use of power tools

Education

Grade 8-12

Tools

Electrical power tools

Job description

Nelson Mandela University in George seeks an assistant in the building services workshops to support maintenance and preventative work across NMU buildings in line with Health and Safety Act and NMU policies.

The role involves assisting an Artisan with repairs, using electrical power tools, applying coatings and edging to carpentry, and working at heights, with the ability to work without supervision and as part of a team.