Maintenance Assistant
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Function
Engineering
Facility
Life Queenstown Private Hospital
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
Closing date
Tuesday November 25 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Engineering
Facility
Life Queenstown Private Hospital
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 doctors 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.
- Matric / Grade 12
- At least N2 or Higher Technical Trade Courses with minimum of 3 years in engineering maintenance or facilities maintenance
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Practical experience in hospital environment or similar environment is essential
- Must have a background in Mechanical Engineering.
- Team Player
- Excellent verbal & Written communication
- Action oriented
- Customer responsiveness
- Deadline driven
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Ethical behavior
Closing date
Tuesday November 25 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Hand Tools
- HVAC
- Cleaning Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Heavy Lifting
- Power Tools
