Maintenance Assistant

Job in Mount Edgecombe, 4068, South Africa

Listing for: Life Healthcare

Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-03

Job specializations:

Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic

Location: Mount Edgecombe

Function Engineering Facility Position Maintenance Assistant Introduction

A vacancy has become available for Maintenance Assistant (Fixed Term Contract) from 1 August 2026 to 31 October 2026
, based at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of general building/electrical maintenance services for the Hospital infrastructure.

Critical Outputs

Responsible for all Maintenance related issues on a day-to-day basis

Responsible for all general maintenance enquiries relating to Doctors and Nursing staff

Execute repairs / tasks as per job card and instructions or Ad hoc request from line Manager

Provide line managers with relevant information as required

Supervise the daily inspection of medical gas alarm system and recording of medical gasses

Supervise the daily inspection of vacuum pumps, medical air compressor, plumbing and general maintenance

Follow up maintenance schedule for air conditioning and filters

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent

Experience in General Hospital maintenance, plumbing, painting, hospital beds, door locks, carpentry etc. would be advantageous

Knowledge of electrical / mechanical installations and maintenance thereof.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to complete tasks timeously and accurately and be able to work under pressure.

Eager to learn new systems and to accept work challenges.

Adhere to NOSA and OHSA acts.

Be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Perform standby duties

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Resilience

Engaging diversity

Verbal & written communication and presentation

Influencing

Building relationships

Customer responsiveness

Organisational awareness

Drive & energy

Excellence orientation

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