Maintenance Assistant

Job in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Listing for: Life Healthcare

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02

Job specializations:

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

Function Nursing Facility Position Maintenance Assistant Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant based at Life Carstenhof Hospital
, reporting to the Engineering
Manager
. The successful candidate will be responsible for assistance in maintaining, inspecting and basic elements of electrical and air conditioning systems, plumbing, structural improvements and general maintenance.

Critical Outputs

He will be responsible for the restoration/repairs of buildings and equipment, risk management and daily check lists.

The candidate must have a good understanding of plant equipment.

He must be self-motivated and disciplined.

Excellent completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is high priority.

He will be responsible and involved in SHEQ procedures.

Excellent fault-finding skills are a must.

Do basic systems settings, to ensure continuous system availability.

Execute repairs / tasks as per job card and instructions from Supervisor.

Perform tasks in order to inspect, check on building structures and facilities in accordance with the preventative maintenance programme as delegated / directed by the Supervisor.

Requirements

Grade 12

2 years maintenance experience

Proof of competency in any two of the following fields: electrical, building, plumbing, carpentry, glazing, welding or tiling.

Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills a prerequisite.

Experience in dealing with customers.

Ability to work under pressure

Code 10 driver’s license

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Engaging diversity

Verbal & written communication

Drive & energy

Excellence orientation

Ethical behavior

Building relationships

Customer responsiveness

Organisational awareness

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