Plumbing Technician - JHB at ST Peters Preparatory Schools

Duties (not an exhaustive list):

• Repair and maintenance of the campus plumbing network including freshwater reticulation, wastewater drainage systems, sewer systems, storm water drainage, hot and cold-water reticulation systems inside the buildings and understanding of the irrigation networks.
• Plan, and monitor work of plumbing works.
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of plumbing equipment in campus buildings and recommend corrective action.
• Review all requests for plumbing maintenance work and decide on replacement or repair.
• Review all requests for new installations, assist in designing installations and guide implementation.
• Ensure installation and repairs are performed in accordance with South African National Standards (SANS) standards and codes.
• Be familiar with costing for repairs, replacement, and installation of large and small plumbing systems.
• Maintain safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, working in confined spaces, and working at heights.
• This position is not limited to the plumbing trade. The incumbent will be required to perform general maintenance and handyman activities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Plumbing certification
• A minimum of 5 years post-trade test hands-on plumbing experience
• Experience working with plumbing tools, materials, and safe work practices.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building maintenance
• Demonstrable knowledge of both industrial and domestic water reticulation systems
• Knowledge of relevant plumbing codes, legislation, regulations, installation & maintenance procedures
• Working knowledge of heating and ventilation systems as well as appliances
• Experience in reading blueprints and drawings to understand or plan the layout of plumbing, waste disposal and water supply systems essential

Candidates should have the following attributes:

• Sound work ethic
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery with the ability to work in awkward spaces
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of other team members
• Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plungers etc.)
• Supportive of the School’s Christian ethos