Tradesman

Engineering
Full Time
Annually
Experienced Talent
Closing date 28/03/2025
Published on 12/02/2025
On Premises

Job Description

Overview

Reporting to the Civil Maintenance Specialist and under immediate supervision, performs unskilled and skilled building maintenance work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required. 

Key Accountabilities

An employee in this class assists in a variety of tasks including carpentry, pointing, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and general mechanical repair work.

  • Carry out minor concrete and grouting works as directed
  • Carry out minor Tiling, Plastering and Plumbing works
  • Intervene and repair drainage systems 
  • Carry out work using counterbalance forklift as necessary in line with safety regulations
  • Carry out general cleaning and heavy handling as directed
  • Erect scaffolding to be certified as required
  • Carry out materials and personnel transportation as directed 
  • Carry out jobs using heavy equipment and tools in line with safety regulations
  • Carry out jobs at heights
  • Assist in Repair works, Soffit works, Purchasing from suppliers, internal company transport and distribution / archiving, furniture relocation, Aluminium works and Glass repairs, carpentry work and painting.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Basic educational background 
  • Past experience in any of the abovementioned skills
  • Forklift driver license and trained holder
  • Knowledge of basic health and safety rules and equipment
  • Knowledge on the operation of hand power tools 
  • Knowledge on the operation of basic operational tools such as scissor lifts, scaffolding erection, etc.
  • Basic carpentry skills preferred
  • Painting skills preferred
  • Basic electrical knowledge preferred
  • Plumbing knowledge preferred

Physical Requirements

  • Frequent lifting/carrying (5-20 kg).
  • Frequent pushing/pulling (25-100 kg)
  • Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping
  • Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
  • Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
  • Physical strength and proficiency with the use of hand and power tools.