General Assistant/Handyman - Cape Town at IIE MSA and IIE Varsity College

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pause and Rest Areas
• Setout/return umbrellas
• Ensure courtyard and podium areas are neat and tidy as well as correctly laid out
• Ensure all hedges are kept neatly trimmed
• Report any faulty/broken equipment to the Facility Co-ordinator
• Setting up of Venues
• Setting up venues for special meetings and returning to original setup thereafter
• Check that all classrooms are ready for lectures
• Check that desks and chairs are correctly positioned
• Check that whiteboards are clean and have duster pads
• Report any faulty/broken equipment to the Facility Coordinator

Recycling/Waste Management

• Ensure that all wastepaper containers are emptied daily
• Ensure all waste is separated for recycling
• Ensure departments have sufficient printing paper
• Keep all waste/Recycling areas clean and tidy

Campus Security

• Liaise with security personnel if there are any security issues
• Assist with campus opening and lock-up requirements when needed

General Campus Facilities

Daily checking and reporting of faulty lights
Determines and organizes work sequences and on-site applications and,
Executes repairs and renovations to interior/exterior surfaces fixtures and fittings
Basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs, guiding personnel on applications and requirements
Painting and tiling repairs including doors locks and door repairs
Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to: Painting, tiling, cleaning of gutters and general maintenance repairs
Maintenance activities undertaken and completed at specific areas
Liaise with cleaners to check up that all toilets are clean and tidy
Keep all corridors, fire escapes and basement areas free of obstructions
Assist Student Experience department as required
Assist with deliveries, moving stock and prepare boxes for couriering
Assist Marketing department with control and movement of marketing materials
Assist all staff with ad-hoc tasks.
Competencies Required:

• Superior communication (written and verbal) and organisational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage work and self proactively
• Able to demonstrate a proven track record of effective teaching in subject area based on a reflective practice
• Able to demonstrate the ability to manage relationships with managers and staff effectively in terms of motivation, quality, and performance
• Passion for Customer Service
• Experience in the use of technology to enhance learning is an added advantage
• Hard working
• Honest
• Reliable
• Good time management

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Matric

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• General Assistant/ Handyman experience
• 5 years’ experience in a 5-star maintenance environment would be an advantage