Mechanical Assistant

Reporting to Mechanical Supervisor the Mechanical Assistant is responsible for executing planned and reactive maintenance on Mechanical assets and equipment (e.g. HVAC bridges pump station control panels lifts escalators building management systems etc.). They are responsible for executing all maintenance-related activities and have to work closely with the Mechanical Supervisor and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that all concerns or queries are timeously and professionally resolved. This includes a key focus on delivering excellent customer service and communication as well as being the first responder to call-outs and ensuring the next best steps are taken to resolve collaboration with the Mechanical Supervisor they must oversee and control all external Service Providers and addition they will occasionally be required to assist with ad-hoc or special projects.

Job Objectives:

Planned and Reactive Maintenance and Upgrades

• Implement/execute planned and preventative maintenance for the Mechanical department

• Execute timeous and professional resolution of all call outs

• Liaise with the relevant Stakeholders regarding mechanical breakdowns issues or complaints

• Perform regular maintenance and replacement of mechanical assets HVAC bridges pump stations control panels lifts and escalators etc.

• Monitor and report on the condition of all Mechanical equipment under the BMS

• Conduct inspections and fault finding on Mechanical Plants (e.g. air-conditioning plant rooms seawater plant district cooling systems pump stations mechanical doors bridges lifts and escalators)

• Conduct conditional assessments of Mechanical Plant

• Ensures plant rooms are always kept neat and tidy

• Assist in maintenance and upgrades budget preparation and ensure it is followed

Site-walks and Inspections

• Conduct site walks daily checks and site inspections

• Conduct regular quality control checks

• Identify safety hazards on site and report such to the manager

• Inspect drive motors for HVAC Equipment

People Management

• Liaise with and support service providers

• Track and monitor progress and quality of services rendered

• Mentor and guide interns where relevant

• Meet deadlines ensure contingency planning approval channels procedures budgeting monitoring governance etc.

• Always ensure that all stakeholders (internal and external) comply with all the relevant Health and Safety standards and legislative requirements

• Collaboratively manage risk and compliance

Stakeholder Management

• Inform and collaborate with the Mechanical Supervisor and the relevant BUs on the planned maintenance and ensure that this is communicated to the tenants

• Build and foster professional working relationships with trusted service providers and suppliers

• Build and foster professional working relationship with tenants to ensure excellent customer service

• Report regularly on Maintenance progress and continuously keep the Mechanical Supervisor informed

Ad-hoc

• Administrative duties including keeping record of all maintenance activities callouts attended and timekeeping

• Submit checklists and reports to Supervisors on a weekly basis

• Conduct and oversee Mechanical installations on the V&A precinct where required

* Working on weekends and public holidays as well as overtime will be required at times

* Physical fitness and strength are essential to perform duties / tasks effectively and must be prepared to work in sewer pump stations or confined spaces

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum N3 or equivalent

Knowledge Requirements

• HVAC Systems

• Pumps hydraulics gears etc.

• Machine and tool repairs

• Maintenance processes and methods

• Building Management Systems

• Occupational Health and Safety Act

• National Building Regulations (SANS10400)

Skills Requirements:

• Operational / Diagnostic Thinker

• Logical and innovative problem solving

• Mechanical / Technical reasoning

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal skill

• Planning and organizing

• Customer relations

• Multitasking

• Numerical reasoning

• Verbal reasoning

• Communication

• Emotional Intelligence

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 Years HVAC and BMS experience is preferred

• Building maintenance hydraulics pumps lifts and escalators experience would be advantageous

Please note: Recruitment for this role will be in line with our Employment Equity requirements.