Plumbing Assistant

Duties/Pligte

• Performing activities associated with the installation of water reticulation systems;
• Performing activities and sequences associated with maintaining the functionality of water reticulation systems to domestic household, urban and/or industrial premises;
• Cleaning worksites, storing equipment and tools and loading materials prior to departure from work site by removing and cleaning debris from tools and equipment;
• Clearing blocked drainage and wastewater systems by using high pressure cleaning systems and hand tools to remove debris;
• Placing and stacking tools / equipment in the vehicle, observing sequences and procedures to support safe transit;
• If employed in the capacity as apprentice, learner plumber, operator, installer, or qualified plumber, the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a complete set of quality plumbers' hand tools supplied to him/her by the employer;
• Relations management :promoting and maintaining good working relations and partnerships with internal clients and contractors, as well as promoting the image of Facility Management both within and outside the University.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• At least three years' relevant construction and maintenance experience in the plumbing trade;
• Basic knowledge to measure and understand building plans;
• Basic computer skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Proven communication skills in both Afrikaans and English;
• An above-average ability to promote and maintain good human relations with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders;
• The ability to motivate colleagues and inspire them to provide better service delivery;
• The ability to function within a team;
• A valid Code B driver's licence;
• Willingness to work after hours;
• The ability to work at heights;
• Plumbing Trade Test Certificate will be advantageous, but is not a necessary requirement.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling None