Maintenance Worker

3 weeks ago


Durbanville, South Africa TAH Animal Hospital Full time

_**WHO ARE WE?**_

TAH Animal Hospital - South Africa's largest veterinary group, where pets have been first for more than 50 years.
- **WHAT WE NEED **_
- What will they be doing (the main purpose of the job) for/with whom in what environment?_

Our company is in search of a friendly and professional General Maintenance Worker who will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, painting, electrical, and other building systems.

If you are excited by the prospect of making a difference by giving great service to support the efficient running of the TAH veterinary group, then our team of experts is looking for you to join the team.
- **WORK ENVIRONMENT **_
- Overtime/ travel/ weekend work/ team environment_
- Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00 (with 1 hour lunch)
- Travelling from practice to practice within the CBD, Northern & Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.
- **WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM THIS JOB? **_
- Job deliverables and main duties_
- Experience in working with hand & power tools.
- Ability to repair various equipment.
- Perform basic tasks including painting, filling crevices and managing maintenance repairs across all TAH properties.
- Minor plumbing and drainage
- Minor painting and floor coverings
- Light bulb replacement
- Repair plumbing, electrical and safety systems
- Inform and report to line manager of completion of requests
- Arranging with appropriate supplier/contractor around repairs required
- **TO BE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS JOB YOU NEED**_
- **Required Education, Certifications and Work Experience**:_
- Matric
- 2-3 years of experience in maintenance.
- Bilingual in English & Afrikaans.
- Reliable vehicle and valid drivers’ licence with no endorsements
- **If you can tick these, you will have an advantage**:_
- Industry exposure.
- **Skills, Knowledge, Personal Qualities**:_
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of TAH’s services and offerings.
- Polite, friendly, and customer-focused attitude.
- Willing to take on practical and manual activities
- Enjoys interacting with people.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Skilled in multitasking and good time management.