DEPARTEMNT : BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE
JOB TITLE : TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (PLUMBING)
GRADE C : (M50, 316.00 — M59, 760.00 p.a.)
LOCATION : BUTHA-BUTHE
RESPONSIBLE TO : TECHNICAL OFFICER
Purpose of the job
To carry out maintenance and repair works of sanitations, flashings, sheet metal, geysers, leakages, blockages, gutters and down-pipes, brazing, fire sprinklers and piping etc.
Main Duties:
1. To carry out maintenance and repair works of sanitations, flashings, sheet metal, geysers, leakages, blockages, gutters and down-pipes, brazing, fire sprinklers and piping etc.
1.1. Carries out inspections on the assigned grid quarterly and prepares report
1.2. Assesses complaint
1.3. Collects and prepares material for maintenance
1.4. Maintains/repairs.
1.5. Paints repaired works.
2. Prepare monthly reports on work done
2.1. Collect data on the job done and compile a report
3. Prepares work plans
3.1. Analyses the department’s operational plan to identify relevant objectives
3.2. Develops work plan
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Certificate in Plumbing and Sheet Metal Work
OR
Trade test C and 3 years relevant working experience.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to read plans, drawing, technical manual and material specifications Computer literacy
Ability to work as a team Must be Safety conscious
Be prepared to work beyond normal working hours Ability to communicate orally and in writing, Ability to work without close supervision
RESPONSIBILITY
For work of others; this factor is minimal. For property; this factor is minimal.
For effect of errors; the incumbent is responsible for errors that may be committed when capturing complaint and delays in informing action officers.
For Safety of others; this factor is not applicable to this job.
COMPLEXITY
Authority for decision making: The incumbent is responsible for screening complaints to determine which ones need immediate attention.
Problem solving: This factor is considered minimal to this job.
Supervision received: The incumbent is expected to work independently and report complaints timeously to the action officer.
Dexterity: This factor is minimal.
CONTACTS
Contacts Made
The job requires regular contact with Senior Maintenance Officer for handing over complaints.
Contacts tenants/ administration/ Maintenance officers in line Ministries.
EFFORT
Mental effort; this requires accuracy and concentration Physical effort; this factor is minimal to this job.
Emotional effort; this factor is minimal
WORKING CONDITIONS Unfavourable conditions; this factor is considered minimal to this job Hazards; use of chemicals that are hazardous to health.
Applications on relevant forms G.P. 104 for serving officers and G.P. 103 for job seekers (duly accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts and appropriately filled Performance Appraisal Forms for serving officers) should be addressed to:
P. 0. Box 20
Maseru 100
Not later than 31st October 2021