Maintenance Handyman - Mandeston at Rainbow Chicken

Job Advert Summary    

• The Chicken Business is on the hunt for a multi-skilled Handyman for their Maintenance Team in the Maintenance Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks within the Maintenance Department.

Minimum Requirements    

• 2 years in a Multi – skilled role in mechanical, electrical and civil experience.
• Must have Matric
• N3 or Trade test would be an advantage.
• Poultry industry experience would be an advantage
• Must have a valid EB (code 08) driver’s license, (code 10) would be an added advantage.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and standby duties
• Must be able to conduct adjustments to machinery as well as change components parts.
• Independently perform routine and repetitive maintenance tasks within Agriculture.
• Conduct mechanical, electrical and civil breakdowns.
• Conduct standby duties, service and upgrade equipment on farms.
• Maintain a clean workshop environment.
• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Be a part of a high performance team, service, repair and maintenance of all mechanical equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Storage and Maintenance of Tools

• Monitor that power tools, hand tools maintenance equipment are kept in good working condition and stored safely.
• Report broken tools/equipment to the Maintenance Manager and, where possible repair broken maintenance tools.
• Identify the types of tools, equipment and materials required.
• Once work has been completed, request that the supervisor inspect the workmanship.
• Perform duties as per requirements to eliminate down time or eliminate hazards / safety issues.
• Make operational and technical decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility
• Troubleshoot, fault find and maintain warehouse equipment that falls within scope of responsibility
• Work under supervision using standardised practices and/or methods.

General Repairs and Maintenance

• Replace faulty globes and tubes.
• Repair and/or replace all electrical equipment (where qualified to).
• Fix any safety hazards.
• Assemble and repair furniture and other equipment.
• Install appliances and machinery.
• Do plumbing and carpentry.
• Liaise with contractors and other workers.
• Attend to:
• Broken and collapsing ceilings
• Roof Leaks
• Painting of buildings, structure, equipment and ceilings
• Water proofing of roofs and insulated ceilings.
• Replace broken window panes.
• Replace doors, hinges and locks.
• Perform paving ,fence and gate repairs
• Perform basic bricklaying and plastering.
• Repair and/or replace leaking gutters and downpipes.
• Carry out wall and floor tiling as necessary.

Safety, Health. Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ)

• Maintain a secure working environment.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Comply with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure that documentation required within the Total Integrated Management
• System (TIMS), is applied consistently within scope of function.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleagues and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.