Maintenance Attendant at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Undertakes and/or assists with minor repairs to plants, equipment and buildings, checking on fused lighting, replacing same and reporting on defective light fittings.
• Undertakes the safe-keeping of hand tools, machinery and equipment.
• Complies with Health and Safety Regulations and instructions.
• Undertakes the unblocking and de-sludging of drains and sewer pumps.
• Erecting signage and structures throughout the market.
• Maintains electrical installations and fittings by assisting with repairing, installing cabling and plug sockets and reporting electrical defects.
• Conducts general maintenance by reporting on defects found to buildings, plumbing and roadways and assisting with the repairing of defects found.
• Attends to general housekeeping related to facilities, maintenance and surrounds.

Competencies: 

• Managing Work
• Facility Specific Skills
• Workplace Safety
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Action Orientation
• Change Readiness
• Learning Orientation
• Accountability & Ethical Conduct

Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

• An appropriate level of primary education.
• 1 Month relevant experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• 3 Months relevant experience.

Special Conditions:

• Working hours: 40hours, 6 days a week.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically fit.
• Working at heights and confined areas.