Maintenance Technician (Electrician) - DC Longmeadow at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Distribution Centre in Longmeadow  has an opportunity available for a Maintenance Technician ( Electrician ) to join the team. The main purpose of this role you will be responsible for the maintenance, installation and upkeep of equipment in warehouse environment, including but not limited to electrical, lighting and fire detection equipment Plans new or modified installations to minimise waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and avoid hazardous and unreliable wiring, consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.

 Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience as maintenance technician
• Electrical Trade (Real Seal) from accredited Institution

Job Specification…

• Ensure maintenance and repairs at the premises daily (both equipment and facilities).
• Respond in a fast and efficient manner to equipment breakdown or facilities repair/maintenance.
• Responsible for first-line trouble shooting in terms of repairs and facilities, including, but not limited to: electrical, distribution boards, lights, plugs and extractor fans.
• Analyse relevant maintenance/repair requirement and identify appropriate tools, materials and/or technical support required to repair.
• Arrange external technical support from approved providers as required.
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested.
• Identify repair/maintenance requirement and conduct minor repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment and machinery in a warehouse environment.
• Develop maintenance schedule for conveyor systems, lifts and hoists, roller doors, firefighting equipment, alarms and CCTV systems.
• Perform welding repairs to steel gates and fencing.
• Install and maintain notice boards and shelving.
• Ensure all defects are repaired timeously and are left in a safe condition.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments.
• Report on problems and summary action taken.
• Provide material estimates related to small remodel projects.
• Provide estimate of materials required for electrical and maintenance projects.
• Maintain daily logs of maintenance and installation.
• Keep preventative maintenance schedule and ensure equipment is maintained according to correct service intervals.
• Housekeeping must be in accordance with Dis-Chem standards.  Make sure that your workstation is always clean and tidy.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem uniform and personal appearance policy..

Competencies

Essential:

• Applicable knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices.
• Approach problems in a rational and intellectual manner
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates an underlying drive to ensure that quality is not compromised.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• English – Read, write and speak well

Advantageous:

• 2nd Additional language. 

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license  and own reliable transport
• May be required to travel. Be willing to be on standby after hours.
• Relevant experience in a Warehouse environment would be advantageous
• Physical demands include walking and standing, climbing, kneeling, push and pull objects, lift and move objects, repetitive bending.