Maintenance Assistant

Function Engineering Facility Position Maintenance Assistant Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Assistant, based at Life Queenstown Private Hospital, reporting to Engineering Manager, Stanley Zisile. The incumbent 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 harm.
• Inspect and maintain fire sprinklers, boosters, hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers, and common area rubbish receptacles on the premises.
• Test performance of in‑unit appliances, such as toasters, microwaves, stoves, ovens, water hydroboils 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.
• Maintain good housekeeping in plant rooms and workshop.

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Competencies

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