General Assistant/Handyman at Vega School

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 Education Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in a 5-star maintenance environment would be an advantage.
• Matric

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• General Assistant/ Handyman experience