Assistant Officer: Handyman (post level 13) - (1044) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:
Maintenance

• Undertake minor work and repairs in residences in the trade of carpentry, tiling, painting, electrical, plumbing, and general building works. 
• Assist with the key-cutting section. 
• Keep records of key system and key cutting. 
• Keep records of all equipment and tools. 
• Have knowledge of building environment. 
• Be able to work under pressure. 
• Assist the laundry equipment technician. 
• Conduct general inspections in residences as instructed. 
• Be available to be on standby after-hours for emergency maintenance callouts.  
• Assist with General housekeeping of work areas. 
• Clean the sub-division fleet on a regular basis
• Assist with general tasks as and when required. 
• Perform ad-hoc duties. 
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993. Technical development and implementation of databases.

Administration 

• Keep record of work schedule. 
• Perform general administration. 
• Fill in work orders after completion of work. 
• Communicate with staff and service providers. 
• Generate written reports. 

Inspection 

• Conduct general inspections in residences as instructed.

Inherent requirements:

• Grade 12 on NQF level 4, Electrical, Plumbing and Carpentry Trade Certificates. 
• Valid driver's license. 

Recommendation: 

• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant working experience relating to the duties and responsibilities.
• Experience in building environment 
• Experience in fault-finding and inspection of work. Supervision experience. 
• Be willing to work after hours.

Competencies
Required competencies:
Results Orientated: 

• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable, and to fulfil obligations.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

Strategic Thinking: 

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

Leading: 

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.
• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.

Building Coalitions:

• The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.
• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.