Maintenance Technician

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors we are trusted by our clients business partners communities and other stakeholders across Africa.

We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve peoples lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse talented workforce believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset who are motivated by doing the right thing getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning safety and unkeep of all building structures systemes and equipment. This role involoves performing routine and preventative maintenance troubleshooting issues and executing repairs to maintain a safe efficient and compliant environment for employees and visitors.

General maintenance and repair:

• Performa wide range of maintenance tasks including minor plumbing and electrical repairs carpentry tasks (e.g. installing shelves repairing doors) and painting.
• Ensuring timely resolution of maintenance issues to minimise downtime and disruption.

Preventative Maintenance:

• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment to reduce the risk of breakdown and extend asset life.
• Maintain accurate records of all preventative maintenance activities

Inspections and troubleshooting:

• conduct routine inspections of facilities equipment and systems to identify potential issues early.
• Diagnose and resolve problems promptly escalating complex issues when necessary

Work order management:

• Respond to maintenance requests and complete workorders within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Ensure all documentation and records are accurately maintained to ensure and filed correctly.

Equipment and appliance repair:

• Repair or replace malfunctioning equipment and appliances to ensure operational efficiency.

Safety Compliance:

• Adhere to all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) regulations and building codes.
• Conduct risk assessments for tasks and report hazards immediately.

Administration and Reporting:

• Upload OHS documentation to the shared drive and follow up on outstanding checklists
• Complete and submit daily weekly and monthly inspection checklists to the Helpdesk Coordinator.
• Record daily occupancy counts ad maintain accurate administration records.

Ad Hoc:

• Driving would be ad- hoc responsibility on an as and when needed basis limited to no more than 40% of the incumbents time.
• Any other responsibilities as required by the Facilities Manager

Minimum requirements

• Matric - essential
• Valid drivers license - essential
• 1 year maintenance experience
• Proficiency in basic plumbing electrical carpentry and HVAC systems
• must be able to safely and effectively use a variety of hand and power tools.

Skills

• Basic IT Literacy

• Communication Skills

• Customer Service Orientation

• Technical Maintenance Skills

• Preventive Maintenance Knowledge

Competencies

• Record Keeping

• Physical Fitness

• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving

• Safety and Compliance Awareness

• Time Management

• Attention to Detail

• Administrative Competence

• Adaptability

We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.