Maintenance Technician - HEART College of Construction Services

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preparing and implementing the maintenance program/plan for the plant’s property, building, equipment, grounds and other related maintenance activities.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

HEART COLLEGE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

WATERFORD P.O.

PORTMORE, ST. CATHERINE

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preparing and implementing the maintenance program/plan for the plant’s property, building, equipment, grounds and other related maintenance activities. He or she performs general electrical, plumbing, building servicing/repairs, analysis, negotiates with prospective suppliers’ and performs administrative duties. The Maintenance Technician also conducts training for trainees.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

ü   NVQ-J Level 3 Certification in disciplines such as Engineering, Facilities Administration, Electrical Installation or Property Management

ü   At least three (3) year’s relevant work experience in a comparable position and business/work environment such as school plant management, facilities management, engineering company and property management company

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü   Good Project Management skills

ü   Good Electrical and Mechanical skills

ü   Good Written and Oral Communication skills

KEY DUTIES:

ü  Checks buildings, grounds, equipment and machinery for problems and takes necessary corrective action

ü  Performs minor/routine repairs of building, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems including replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, and valves

ü  Checks and records utility readings as scheduled to determine actual electricity consumption

ü  Treats all maintenance requests with urgency and providing feedback on completion

ü  Prepares and submit estimates for materials and equipment and assists with the sourcing

ü  Completes job sheets to determine usage of materials and time work

ü  Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities, updating log and preparing reports in accordance with established procedures and timeframe

ü  Maintains inventory of tools equipment and materials in the department.

ü  Ensures adherence to safety regulations at all times and in all areas and takes corrective actions when necessary

ü  Assists in the preparation of maintenance budget

ü  Reports accidents and hazardous situations promptly

ü  Ensures adherence to established standards by local, international, and industry certifying organizations (Green Globe, Ministry of Health, TDPCo and SHIP, etc.)

ü  Sets-up public address system and arranges adequate power supply for functions

All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letter, must be addressed to:

 THE DIRECTOR

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5

 ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Ministry of Education, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans