Maintenance Assistant

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa

Listing for: Life Healthcare

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01

Job specializations:

Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer

Function Engineering Facility Position Maintenance Assistant Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant based at Life East London Private Hospital, reporting to Nico Oliphant, Hospital Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will ensure well maintained and reliable assets through routine inspections and maintenance eliminating equipment faults and quick deterioration of assets associated with Land and Buildings.

Critical Outputs

Conduct Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Planned Maintenance on all equipment.

Inspect all hospital spaces/areas daily to identify problems or defects with building, land, furniture, and fixtures.

Respond to ward and general area requests for soft maintenance services, including replacing air filters, installing new locks, troubleshooting smoke detectors, etc.

Repair plumbing, furniture, ironmongery, bathroom fixtures and fittings and safety systems in the wards as required.

Ensure the parking lot and sidewalks are free from any obstructive features that may cause.

Test performance of in-unit appliances, such as toasters, microwaves, stoves, ovens, water hydro boils and coffee machines.

Provide nursing staff with advice and guidance on maintaining their wards and common areas.

Respond to requests from doctor’s rooms, auxiliary services areas and soft services maintenance requests as reported.

Be fully capable of maintaining and repairing fixtures such as air conditioning, carpentry, drywall, small power, flooring, kitchen, bath, roofing, windows, and doors.

Maintain and arrange signage, wall pictures, flowerpots, decorative fixtures, television mounting and road marking.

Complete and return all maintenance job cards to Maintenance Office

Be able to perform after hour standby duties during call outs/emergencies.

Requirements

Matric / Grade 12

At least N2 or Higher Technical Trade Courses with minimum of 3 years in engineering maintenance or facilities maintenance

Minimum N3 in Electrical or Mechanical would be advantageous.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Practical experience in hospital environment or similar environment is essential.

Good communication Skills (both verbal and written).

Good Planning and Organizing Skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills Resilience and stress tolerance Strong customer orientation

Willing to work flexi hours as well as standby.

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Resilience

Engaging diversity

Verbal & written communication and presentation

Influencing (negotiation)

Drive & energy

Building relationships

Customer responsiveness

Organisational awareness

Ethical behaviour


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