Building & Maintenance Supervisor - Cape Town at SAOTA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning and scheduling preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Supervising and training a team of external maintenance technicians and contractors.
• Ensuring compliance with safety codes, regulations, and standards.
• Managing budgets and inventory of supplies and tools.
• Evaluating and recommending improvements to the building systems and infrastructure.
• Communicating with tenants, owners and vendors regarding maintenance issues and requests.
• Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues.
• Install appliances and equipment.
• Perform maintenance cleaning activities where needed.
• The Building Supervisor will be responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensure facilities are tidy and functional.
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations.
• Grocery shopping when required.
• Running of errands, dropping off and picking up packages for the business.
• All Regular maintenance of the HVAC, Water Supply, Sewerage and Plumbing, fire equipment etc.
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, bathroom fixtures, etc.
• Monthly Report Back to Management.
• Stock Control.
• Health & Safety Monthly Inspections.
• Emergency Contact/Availability – After hours.
• Property Maintenance and Quarterly Inspections.
• Oversee complex projects.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND CRITERIA

• A high school diploma or equivalent and preferably a certificate or degree in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a similar position (building maintenance, repair or construction).
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry and other trades.
• Experience using hand and electrical tools.
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills (Written and Verbal)..
• Microsoft Office Knowledge in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Budgetary knowledge.
• Leadership and organisational skills.
• Must possess manual dexterity and physical stamina and be able to work the occasional weekends.
• Keen eye for detail
• Reliability