Handyman

Business Unit / Division:

Tsebo Facilities Solutions

Job Type Classification:

Full Time

Location - Town / City:

Durban

About Us:

Tsebo Facilities Solutions is looking for a Handyman to provide technical support through effective reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance activities, ensuring facilities, infrastructure, and building assets are maintained in accordance with service level agreements, safety standards, and operational requirements. As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities:

General Maintenance, Fabric Repairs and Building Work

• Carry out general maintenance, fabric repairs and building maintenance activities.
• Perform maintenance tasks relating to:
• Carpentry
• Basic electrical work
• Building maintenance
• Painting
• Tiling
• Flooring
• Plumbing
• Waterproofing
• Roofing
• Ensure all maintenance activities are supported by a logged work order.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks as scheduled.
• Attend to reactive maintenance requests and breakdowns.
• Provide material requirements to the Building Manager for maintenance work.
• Complete and submit work orders daily.
• Maintain workshop cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Provide after-hours support for breakdowns where required.
• Assist other maintenance personnel when necessary.

Carpentry

• Construct cupboards and shelving as requested.
• Install ceiling boards and cornices.
• Conduct minor furniture repairs.
• Install picture frames, whiteboards and related fixtures.
• Hang doors and install door frames.
• Fit door locks, handles and associated hardware.

Painting

• Prepare and paint interior and exterior ceilings.
• Prepare and paint walls, doors, window frames and skirtings.
• Perform annual road and parking bay line marking.
• Paint garden furniture and signage poles.
• Conduct minor paint touch-ups as requested.

Meeting Room Setups and Churn Activities

• Assist with meeting room setups.
• Support office moves and relocation activities.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, materials and boxes.

Inspections and Preventative Maintenance

• Conduct inspections according to the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Perform bi-monthly maintenance inspections across Kwa Shukela, SASRI and STC sites.
• Log all identified faults through the Helpdesk system.
• Report maintenance concerns proactively.

Teamwork and Customer Service

• Work collaboratively with team members.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices.
• Support management initiatives and departmental objectives.
• Deliver professional and customer-focused service at all times.

Ad Hoc Duties

• Undertake any reasonable task requested by management.
• Provide emergency and after-hours maintenance support when required.

SHEQ and Compliance

• Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Adhere to Tsebo Facilities Solutions' Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

Skills and Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of building maintenance practices.
• Basic plumbing, carpentry and painting skills.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and materials used in maintenance activities.
• Ability to identify faults and implement practical solutions.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance principles.
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple maintenance tasks simultaneously.

Qualifications:

Qualification

Matric (Grade 12)

Experience

• 5 to 10 years' experience in a similar maintenance environment.
• 5 to 10 years' customer service experience.
• 5 to 10 years' practical experience in plumbing, building maintenance, painting and carpentry.