Senior Artisan: Plumber

About the position

To maintain and install mechanical sub-systems (wet services) to optimise building systems.
JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Engage in short-term planning.
• Perform fault-finding for mechanical sub-systems (wet services) by applying a set of modified techniques within a defined context.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance in the mechanical sub-systems (wet services) and/or equipment and determine possible component failure to enhance system capability.
• Test all work and close off the assigned job cards on maintenance and project work.
• Interpret the work instructions and drawings relating to construction, alterations modifications, enhancement maintenance and operational projects.
• Apply statutory principles to comply with the safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Perform quality assurance on the work done by external service providers for adherence to industry requirements and report to the supervisor.
• Prepare and submit weekly reports using standard templates (job cards and non- conformance reports), highlighting the work completed and problem areas.
• Engage positively with clients and other stakeholders, including dealing with complaints and compliments.
• Address any gaps in your own performance of tasks and activities against the required standard(s).
• Do maintenance standby duties as and when required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• A national trade test certificate in plumbing;
• An NQF 5 or N4 technical qualification or an equivalent qualification; and
• Three to five years’ experience in a technical trade environment as a plumber.

Desired Skills:

• • Good communication skills
• • Computer literacy
• • Skills in: problem-solving