Installation Electrician (P9) (Facilities Management: Maintenance Services) (Re-Advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

• Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems and equipment in various university settings.

Responsibilities:

• Attend to all maintenance requests specific to electrical matters
• Provide temporary power supplies or stand-by power for special events or functions
• Plan servicing of light lifting and light bulbs
• Ensure that all routine electrical maintenance is planned and carried out within the set budget
• Switch and isolate all electrical power supplies
• Perform in-house repairs and monitor out-tasked contracts as and when requested
• Identify installation under guarantee and refer to the line Supervisor
• Monitor, repair, and maintain all electrical installations
• Assist the Supervisor in compiling and maintaining a database of all electrical installation for record-keeping
• Inspect all electrical installation after completion
• Act as a liaison between Maintenance Manager and clients
• Follow-up with clients and ensure that the job cards are completed correctly
• Ensure client satisfactory and escalate any issues to the Supervisor/Maintenance Manager
• Work collaboratively with external contractors on any project assigned to the Maintenance Services department
• Ensure that the Supervisor/Maintenance Manager is kept informed of any
  electrical maintenance or repairs or any related matters
• Ensure that all activities are performed in compliance with the University’s Occupational, Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Report all safety Hazards to the Supervisor/ Maintenance Manager
• Ensure that the environment or area of service is in a safe and conducive condition for work
• Understand and comply with standard operating procedures for the department
• Monitor on-site spares, materials, and inventory for the electrical and arrange material list for quotations if there are items that need to be ordered.
• Weekly and monthly inspection of generators, substations, mini substations, uninterrupted power supply, streetlights, heat pumps, and booster pumps.
• Ensure that generator have enough diesel and perform regular checks.
• Work with the plumbing section to ensure that all hot water systems are in operation.
• Assist mechanical sections with any related electrical work
• Assist other stakeholders with any electrical related work or new installations. Include specification and advise if the need arises.

Minimum requirements

• National Diploma in Electrical (NQF 6) or equivalent.
• Trade Test in Electrical
• Installation Electrician / Wireman's license Certificate
• Three to Five years’ appropriate experience in electrical works, building & civils and maintenance
• Successful completion of an Apprenticeship or industry Trade Certificate
• A valid code 8 drivers’ license

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good planning, organisational skills, and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills, coupled with interpersonal, intercultural and assertiveness.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
• Ability to lead others in troubleshooting
• The ability to handle conflict situations in a diplomatic manner and have social perceptiveness.
• Basic knowledge of Building Regulations
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Recommendations:

• Basic knowledge of generator, uninterrupted power supply, heat pumps, solar panels, and pumps.
• Capabilities to issue a certificate of compliance, for three phase electrical installation.
• Certificate in medium voltage (11 KV) isolation and switching, with a minimum of one year experience.
• Certificate in medium voltage cables joins or two years proven experience.
• Basic computer skills.