Is seeking to fulfill the position of

BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY

Responsibility for the installations, maintenance and repairing of building & plumbing services work assigned by the Facilities Supervisor/Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out routine inspections of all building and plumbing installations and related accessories of all NIPRO managed properties.
• Undertake repair work in carpentry, masonry and plumbing according to assigned work orders.
• Undertake carpentry works by repairing or replacing doors, walls, floors, steps, window frames, cupboards, roofs, tables, chairs, and other wooden fixtures.
• Undertake masonry repair work such as preparing cement; patching and finishing cement work and replacing damaged masonry.
• Undertake plumbing works by installing, unclogging, repairing, or replacing sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains and water lines and where necessary clean grease traps.
• Report unsafe conditions for buildings, grounds and any other hazards to the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintain all tools and equipment being used and report those needing repair to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Fix or replace water pumps serving buildings.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to safely operate electrical tools and equipment used in building maintenance.
• Ability to perform routine carpentry, plumbing and masonry work.
• Ability to perform a range of tasks under arduous working conditions.
• Ability to perform maintenance tasks in accordance with safety rules and procedures.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate or TVET qualification in Building Trades, Building Construction or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years’ experience performing a building maintenance function is required.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY SUITABLE APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Applications should be emailed to humanresource@nipro.org

Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm November 11^th 2024

Please note that only suitable applications will be acknowledged.