Maintenance Technician

Job Purpose

To provide routine maintenance and minor repairs to all facilities, electrical and mechanical equipment and plumbing systems within the Agency. Prepare and oversee the repairs and maintenance of residential properties owned by the Commissioner of Lands and assist with coordinating the maintenance, repairs and servicing of those Units and all associated furniture and equipment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of general building maintenance repairs and services
• Installs light bulbs, doors, cabinets, locks, etc. 
• Conducts maintenance on standby generators and pumps 
• Conducts minor electrical installation and upgrades 
• Assists in scheduling and completing the Preventative Maintenance Programmme
• Assists in coordinating special projects as directed by the Operations Manager/Maintenance Supervisor. 
• Assists in monitoring all related work being performed by outside contractors.
• Replaces washers, faucets and seals on malfunctioning plumbing equipment; repair leaky faucets and clean clogged drains; install and repair sprinklers. 
• Alerts Maintenance Supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that have taken place or that may occur. 
• Assists in ensuring that safety standards are used which comply with organisational and national guidelines. 
• Ensures compliance of work- related activities in a fair, ethical, and consistent manner.
• Maintains inspection regime on buildings and their facilities. 
• Maintains machinery, equipment and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing and oiling to ensure optimum working order 
• Assist in minor carpentry and repair work 
• Participates in disaster management activities 
• Maintaining records of materials, equipment used and work performed
• Maintaining equipment incident logs 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs other related duties assigned from time to time by the Maintenance Supervisor. 

Required Skills/Competencies

The incumbent should demonstrate: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills 
• Ability to communicate well at all levels 
• Problem solving and decision making skills 
• Reliability and dependability 
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions 
• Ability to use precision tools 
• Working knowledge of relevant computer applications 
• Knowledge of Jamaica Building Code 
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices 
• Competence in the following areas: electrical, air conditioning, locksmithing, plumbing, carpentry and painting 
• Sound knowledge of health and safety standards 

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• UTECH or HEART Trust/NTA level 2 Certification or Diploma in Plumbing/Electrical Systems /air conditioning/Carpentry or equivalent qualification from a similar recognized institution 
• At least two years’ experience in a similar position.

We appreciate all responses but only short-listed applicants will be contacted.