Medical Facility Maintenance Assistant

We invite suitably qualified, dedicated and hardworking individuals to apply for the position of
Medical Facility Maintenance Assistant
. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with:

• Maintaining the premises/facilities and ensuring the functionality of all systems.
• Inspecting systems, equipment and facilities and plan for the repairs, general maintenance and preventative maintenance as required under the guidance of the Maintenance Manager.
• Systems include but are not limited to all mechanical systems of the facilities, Hospital equipment, air-conditioning, ventilation and Air Handling Units, generator, UPS, medical equipment, plumbing and electrical installations and health & safety equipment and installations.

• Perform unsupervised basic maintenance of hospital facilities and equipment:
  Daily electrical inspections and checks on all electrical systems, UPS, generators, vacuum pumps, air compressors, air conditioning systems.
• General cleaning and maintenance of Hospital property, workshops and plant rooms.
• Ensuring that all the public areas, Ward and Theatres, waiting areas and entire hospital facility is well maintained.
• Interact with external service providers for specific project/tasks to be donein and around the facility.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed timeously and to a high standard.
• Ensure that maintenance performed is according to required Health & Safety standard.
• Requires physical labour and occasional work at heights.
• Be on standby for emergency maintenance requirements of the medical facility.

• Matric or NQF equivalent
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a general handyman position in medical/hospital environment
• Basic literacy with the ability to read and write
• Basic computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport (essential)
• The successful candidate may start work as soon as available, or alternatively in January 2027.

• Trustworthy, reliable, and dedicated
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive, results-driven, and dependable
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Flexible - available to work after hoursand weekends (on call)
• Physically fit to perform all required duties
• Male candidate preferred due to reporting structure