Handyman Glazier - Cape Town at Tsebo Solution

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all glazing assignments
• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks allocated by the Senior Technician.

Tasks related to maintenance, repairs, replacement and installations.

• Measurement and Assessment: Taking precise measurements of windows, doors, or other openings to assess the dimensions for glass installation.
• Glass Cutting: Cutting glass sheets to the required sizes using specialized tools or machinery, ensuring accuracy and precision.
• Installation: Installing glass panes into frames, whether for windows, doors, skylights, or other architectural elements, while ensuring a secure fit and proper sealing.
• Sealing and Insulating: Applying sealants and insulation materials around the edges of installed glass to prevent air or water infiltration and enhance energy efficiency.
• Repair and Replacement: Repairing or replacing damaged or broken glass panes, including removing old glass, cleaning frames, and installing new glass with appropriate seals.
• Frame Installation: Installing or repairing frames that hold glass panes, ensuring stability, proper alignment, and compatibility with the overall structure.
• Weather Stripping: Applying weather stripping to windows and doors to enhance energy efficiency by preventing drafts and minimizing heat loss or gain.
• Safety Glass Compliance: Ensuring compliance with safety regulations by installing safety glass in areas where it is required, such as in doors, shower enclosures, or specific architectural features.
• Customization: Providing customization of glass features, including tinting, frosting, or applying decorative elements to meet aesthetic and functional preferences.
• damage, and addressing any issues to maintain clarity and appearance.
• Consultation and Customer Service: Providing consultation to clients regarding suitable glass options, energy efficiency, and design considerations. Offering excellent customer service throughout the installation and maintenance processes.
• Specialized Glazing Techniques: Employing specialized glazing techniques for unique architectural elements, such as curved glass installations, stained glass, or energy-efficient glazing systems.
• Glass Restoration: Restoring old or historic glass features to preserve their original appearance while ensuring structural integrity.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety standards and guidelines, including the proper handling and disposal of glass, as well as using personal protective equipment during installation and maintenance tasks.
• Plumbing Repairs: Fixing leaks, replacing faucets, unclogging drains, repairing or replacing pipes.
• Electrical Work: Replacing lights.
• Carpentry: Repairing or installing cabinets, shelves, doors, windows, and trim work; building or repairing furniture; fixing or replacing damaged woodwork.
• Painting: Preparing surfaces, patching holes, applying primer and paint, selecting and matching paint colors, touch-up work.
• Drywall Repairs: Patching holes, repairing cracks, applying joint compound, sanding, and preparing surfaces for painting.
• Flooring: Installing or repairing laminate, vinyl, or tile flooring; repairing or replacing damaged floorboards; carpet installation or repairs.
• General Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as replacing filters, lubricating hinges, tightening screws, and checking for safety hazards.
• Shelving and Storage: Building and installing shelves, organizing storage spaces, installing hooks or racks.
• Exterior Maintenance: Cleaning gutters, power washing surfaces, repairing fences or gates, maintaining outdoor structures.
• Assembly: Putting together furniture, equipment, or other items that require assembly.
• Miscellaneous Repairs: Handling various small repairs, such as fixing leaky faucets, squeaky hinges, loose doorknobs, or wobbly furniture.
• Transportation of fellow employees
• Four work orders per day on average
• Cleaning of Offices

ISO 9001; 14001 & 18001 – Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Standards

• Adhere to the TFS’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management System’s Policies & Procedures of as applicable to this position.

Ad Hoc

• Any reasonable action requested by management, Supervisors, Artisans.

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of all trades, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, building repairs, maintenance and glazing
• Knowledge of tools and materials used in the assigned area of responsibility
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort
• Good people skills

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12
• 3 year experience in Glazing and Handyman
• Driving lisence