Maintenance Coordinator

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POSITION INFO:

A well-established educational institution based in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the property, buildings, equipment, and grounds, including kitchen facilities and accommodation areas.

This live-in role is ideally suited to a dependable and proactive individual with strong general maintenance experience and supervisory capabilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Proven experience in plumbing, building, electrical, and general maintenance
• Heat exchange maintenance/repair experience advantageous
• Previous exposure to managing institutional facilities is highly beneficial
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards
• Supervisory experience essential

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities across the institution
• Perform routine inspections, repairs, and maintenance of all systems and equipment
• Oversee grounds and garden maintenance
• Assist with hiring and managing external contractors and in-house staff
• Maintain compliance with safety and health standards
• Stand in for the Estates Manager during periods of absence
• Be available for standby or call-out duties on alternate weekends when boarders are present

This role offers on-site accommodation in a house provided as part of the package.

If you are a reliable, technically skilled, and service-oriented individual with the ability to lead a small team and manage diverse maintenance duties, we’d love to hear from you.

Note:  Role is based in PIETERMARITZBURG.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.