Assistant Foreman (Property Maintenance & Repairs)

SUMMARY:
As the Assistant Foreman you will be responsible for all maintenance and repair work at the organisation's properties.

POSITION INFO:
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Knowledge/Qualifications:
Grade 12 Certificate (Essential)
Driver’s license (Essential)
Formal certification in any or all of the below skills will be to your advantage:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Tiling
- Plastering walls
- Painting
- Computer Skills, MS Office

Skills:
Management skills – help Foreman leading the maintenance team.
Behavioural skills – integrity, reliable, punctual, positive, motivated.
Planning and scheduling tasks – multitasking, time management, problem solving.
Team player – respectful relationship with co-workers and peers.
Good communication skills, internal and external.

Experience:
5-7 Years continuous working experience in building and property maintenance.
Experience in any or all of the below skills will be required:
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Tiling
- Plastering walls
- Painting
Computer Skills, MS Office will be to your advantage.
Previous experience in maintenance of heritage buildings will be to your advantage.
Good reading and writing skills in both English and Afrikaans.

Principal Accountabilities:

Property Maintenance:
Painting, plastering, skimming of walls, tiling.
Basic electrical repairs.
Basic carpentry work.
Basic plumbing repairs & maintenance.
Inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers and air conditioners.
Site inspections and assessment of damage at properties with foreman.
Garden maintenance when needed.
Follow any additional instructions and requests from Foreman or Employer.

Contractors and Tenant Relationship Management:
Engage with outside contractors for maintenance not done by the in-house team in a respectful and professional manner.
Efficiently respond to tenant complaints, evaluate what action needs to be taken and discuss with foreman.
Always treat tenants and their property in a respectful and professional manner.

Health and Safety:
Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Attend monthly health and safety meetings at HHSA workshop.
Attend training as scheduled from time to time by Health and Safety manager.
Upkeep of monthly registers and records re- tools, ladders, first aid, stock take.

General:
Participate actively in daily, weekly and monthly team meetings to ensure team works effectively.
Continuously assess properties to pro-actively identify potential maintenance actions.
Provide input to and execute maintenance plan.
Keep foreman or employer informed of completed tasks and challenges encountered.
Be available to work overtime if required from time to time.
Be available to attend to maintenance at properties not located in Stellenbosch, which may include a period of up to two weeks.

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