Facility Management Officer at The Aurum Institute

Description

Work Description

The Facilities Management Officer will form part of the Corporate Operations team and will assist the Facilities Management Coordinator in the maintenance and repairs including general construction - drywalling, hanging doors, ceilings, tiling, flooring, carpentry, painting, brick laying, plastering, minor electrical repairs and plumbing.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Property Inspections
• Perform general maintenance work including drywalling, hanging doors, ceilings, tiling, flooring, carpentry, painting, brick laying, plastering, minor electrical and plumbing.
• Perform basic emergency repairs as needed and directed
• Cleaning and general maintenance of facilities
• Care and maintain maintenance equipment

Duties

• Perform general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Painting and conducting repairs to flooring and other fittings
• Ensure that facilities are clean and in a good operating condition
• General furniture and equipment maintenance and repairs
• Set up new offices
• Responding to urgent maintenance calls
• Inspecting, fixing and maintain equipment and machinery
• Conduct preventative maintenance and identifying when items need upgrading or replacing
• Perform minor building repairs such as light bulb replacements, general light cleaning, unclogging drains, minor lock and door hardware repair and replacement and replacement of ceiling tiles etc.
• Rearrange office space as requested by moving office equipment, installing wall hangings, set up tables and chairs etc.
• Moving boxes, equipment, furniture etc. into or out of storage.
• Report all facility or equipment problems to the Facilities Management Coordinator.
• Operation of various types of tools and equipment safely and efficiently
• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12

Experience

• One to Two years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge and experience of Maintenance and repairs
• Understanding of safety regulations

Requirements

• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Valid SA Driver’s License (Essential)
• Driving experience essential
• Regular travel by land or air

Essential Requirements

• Highly proficient in English (Spelling and Grammar)
• Project Management skills
• Time Management skills
• Report writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with a high level of PC literacy
• Strong Maintenance skills
• Machinery skills

Personal Attributes

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Must be organised and be able to work under pressure
• To be methodical, with strong attention to detail
• Is open to change and new information
• Establish effective and trusting work relationships
• Healthy and physically fit

Closing date: 23 November 2022

Please note:

Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful.  All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.