Semi-Skilled: Carpentry (P14) (Facilities Management: Buildings & Civils) (Re-advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Action all maintenance call-out relating to carpentry
- Inspect and determine method of operations to locate, install, test, repair or modify issues raised through call-outs
- Carry out in-house repairs within established targets and monitor out-tasked contractor/s as and when required.
- Communicate breaks, repairs and time frames to clients and the Supervisor.
- Ensure completed jobs are signed off in accordance to SOPs requirements.
- Assist the Supervisor or Management in compiling and maintaining a database of all carpentry repairs.
- Perform general building maintenance e.g.: repairs to door locks, replace curtain rails and minor repairs.
- Assist in monitoring and follow up that service schedules are adhered to by planned maintenance contractors.
- Recall or redo any service work not completed to established codes and standards.
- Act as liaison between the Carpenter and Clients.
- Inspect works carried out by project appointed contractors and other maintenance services
- Monitor on-site spares, materials, and inventory for the carpentry discipline.
- Support the Carpenter in their work
- Carry out regular inspections of doors, door handles, windows & window handles etc.
- Assist the Supervisor and Management in carrying out regular condition audits of all carpentry and infrastructure within his/her area.
- Assess, determine, and undertake steps to prevent possible risks
Minimum requirements
- NQF Level 4 Qualification (Matric or equivalent)
- 3 to 4 years’ experience in the building construction/carpentry and/or maintenance environment
- Relevant experience in higher education environment
- Knowledge of University rules, regulations, and policies
- High attention to detail
- Ability to perform under pressure and independent
- Active listening and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Critical and analytical skills
- Ability to assess and mitigate risks
- Collegial and emotionally intelligent
- Prior experience in the Higher Education Institution
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
