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