Maintenance Supervisor, East London

University of Fort Hare; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Maintenance Supervisor for a permanent position in East London. The ideal candidate will manage maintenance operations, ensuring efficiency across building systems. This role demands strong technical knowledge and leadership skills, along with the ability to handle various maintenance challenges effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in maintenance management.
• Experience with safety regulations compliance and budget management.
• Able to work in various environments including heights and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day to day operations of maintenance team and gardener.
• Plan and supervise maintenance and garden activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Technical knowledge of building systems

HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Leadership skills

Education

Grade 10

Job description

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a permanent vacancy based in East London, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 10 with 5+ years’ experience in maintenance management
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance
• Excellent leadership skills
• Able to stand, walk, bend / lift items and able to work in various environments including heights and confined spaces

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Oversee / manage day to day operations of maintenance team and gardener
• Plan / schedule / supervise maintenance and garden activities to ensure all equipment, facilities, gardens and systems are well maintained and operating efficiently
• Ensure safety regulation compliance and manage budgets
• Chart out / implement maintenance & garden tasks
• Ensure fire and protection systems are in perfect working order
• Alarm system maintenance
• Hire / train maintenance / garden staff and training of staff
• Monitoring of refuse collection
• Supply / control of manpower for lifting of heavy objects
• Preparation and supervision of room prep for new admissions
• Set up facilities for events, functions & talks
• Assist and stand in for the Estate Manager when required
• Overseeing maintenance staff attendance and leave / timesheets
• Repairs to home equipment and review safety alerts
• Liaison with outside contractors when necessary
• Supervision of all painting / general upkeep / building alterations, carpentry and plumbing
• Establish regard servicing programme for all equipment & motor vehicles
• Daily repair lists and weekly meetings
• Control of inventory

Salary: R16000 – R18000 per month dependent on qualifications and experience

To apply email detailed CV and all supporting documentation through to [e-mail]
If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.