Maintenance Technician - Riverhorse at ACDC Dynamics SA

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preserving the good condition and functionality of our premises. This role involves performing routine and extensive preventative maintenance and repair procedures on buildings, mechanical equipment, and utility systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspection and Reporting

• Inspect company equipment for potential problems and report findings.
• Inspect premises to ensure hazardous conditions are immediately addressed.

Repairs and Maintenance

• Perform minor repairs in building, plumbing, electrical, and painting as necessary.
• Conduct maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Implement preventative maintenance measures.
• Maintain the overall condition of the building and grounds.

Inventory Management

• Maintain an inventory of repair equipment and supplies.
• Obtain estimates for supplies and repair parts, and order parts as needed.

Emergency Response

• Respond promptly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocols.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 kg.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, colour vision and depth perception

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in the electrical, lighting, or solar power industries.
• Proficiency in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Capability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric (NSC)
• Tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience, in building and mechanical equipment, maintenance and repairs.