Maintenance Manager/Caretaker

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE004621/MR

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client within the Hospitality industry is looking to employ a Maintenance Manager/Caretaker. Position based in the Western Cape, Muizenberg Bay

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Repairs, maintenance, and cleaning

Obtain pricing and quotations for maintenance and repairs
Oversee all major repair and maintenance activities
Management of subcontractor’s work, timelines and report on progress
Perform all minor repair and maintenance activities
Assess cleaning needs of the property and ensure work is assigned and completed
Inspect property for damages or stolen items
Submit a report of daily findings to the portfolio manager
Oversee all waste management for the complex
Keep a record of all incidents or building defects that occur in the complex

Liaise with owners and tenants

Attend to all complaints immediately
Report owners or tenants who deviate from complex rules to trustees and management
Resolve issues with owners or tenants, or escalate when necessary
Ensure that the body corporate rules are adhered to by all owners and tenants

Supervisory and management duties

Supervise general workers on premises and ensure that they fulfil their duties
Discipline general staff when necessary
Work closely with security to ensure that no un-authorized entry into the premises
Ensure cost savings and prepare maintenance reports
Attend trustee meetings
Additional reports/adhoc work requirements will be received from time to time by the body corporate
Supervise and lead all maintenance processes and operations.
Track expenses and oversee the budget for maintenance.
Maintain all machinery to ensure it’s at working standards.
Create and implement maintenance procedures.
Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems.
Plan and manage all repair and installation activities.
Ensure all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures.
Assign repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates.
Document and prepare daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
Oversee equipment stock/inventory/first aid box and place orders for new supplies
when necessary. Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff (custodians, janitors etc.)
Manage relationships with contractors and service provider
Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
Monitor electrical and hydraulic systems of facilities to ensure functionality
Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
Maintain maintenance logs and report on daily activities
Ensure that designated buildings, plant and facilities are fit for purpose and to provide
proactive support/solutions when required
Ensure health and safety policies are complied with
Coordinate maintenance worker efforts to make sure employer property like buildings
and grounds are kept up
Identify areas for improvement and assign workers to take care of issues and
equipment’s
Develop maintenance schedules and enforce them among maintenance staff
Proper Record keeping of all inventory, stock and first aid box.
Respond to emergency calls for maintenance
Manage the set up and take down of different events
Perform troubleshooting to solve minor repair issues
Communicate plans for upper-level improvements to maintenance worker staff
Contact and schedule repairmen and extra help as needed
Perform administrative tasks as required
Delegate tasks to meet maintenance schedule and satisfy employer needs

Minimum Education Level:

Matric with a tertiary level qualification in a Maintenance related field is required.
A Health and Safety certification is advantageous. At least 5 years’ experience in property/maintenance management of a large sectional title complex or housing estate.

Required Skills:

Strong project management and leadership abilities. Professional demeanour and well presented.
High quality standards and an eye for detail. A problem solver and solution-orientated.
Able to effectively follow processes and procedures. Basic computer literacy.
Ability to create and follow a maintenance schedule. Ability to troubleshoot.
Knowledge of structure or grounds to be maintained.
Knowledge of maintenance procedures.
Knowledge of systems to be maintained (e.g. Electrical, roofing, pool). Ability to lift heavy loads.
Physical agility. Manual dexterity.

Please note:
*Access to your own vehicle, mobile phone and laptop required.
(An airtime and data stipend will be provided.)

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