Installation Electrician (P9) (Facilities Management: Maintenance Services) (Re-Advert)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
- Attend to all maintenance requests specific to electrical matters
- Provide temporary power supplies or stand-by power for special events or functions
- Plan servicing of light lifting and light bulbs
- Ensure that all routine electrical maintenance is planned and carried out within the set budget
- Switch and isolate all electrical power supplies
- Perform in-house repairs and monitor out-tasked contracts as and when requested
- Identify installation under guarantee and refer to the line Supervisor
- Monitor, repair, and maintain all electrical installations
- Assist the Supervisor in compiling and maintaining a database of all electrical installation for record-keeping
- Inspect all electrical installation after completion
- Act as a liaison between Maintenance Manager and clients
- Follow-up with clients and ensure that the job cards are completed correctly
- Ensure client satisfactory and escalate any issues to the Supervisor/Maintenance Manager
- Work collaboratively with external contractors on any project assigned to the Maintenance Services department
- Ensure that the Supervisor/Maintenance Manager is kept informed of any
electrical maintenance or repairs or any related matters - Ensure that all activities are performed in compliance with the University’s Occupational, Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Report all safety Hazards to the Supervisor/ Maintenance Manager
- Ensure that the environment or area of service is in a safe and conducive condition for work
- Understand and comply with standard operating procedures for the department
- Monitor on-site spares, materials, and inventory for the electrical and arrange material list for quotations if there are items that need to be ordered.
- Weekly and monthly inspection of generators, substations, mini substations, uninterrupted power supply, streetlights, heat pumps, and booster pumps.
- Ensure that generator have enough diesel and perform regular checks.
- Work with the plumbing section to ensure that all hot water systems are in operation.
- Assist mechanical sections with any related electrical work
- Assist other stakeholders with any electrical related work or new installations. Include specification and advise if the need arises.
Minimum requirements
- National Diploma in Electrical (NQF 6) or equivalent.
- Trade Test in Electrical
- Installation Electrician / Wireman's license Certificate
- Three to Five years’ appropriate experience in electrical works, building & civils and maintenance
- Successful completion of an Apprenticeship or industry Trade Certificate
- A valid code 8 drivers’ license
- Good planning, organisational skills, and attention to detail
- Good written and verbal communication skills, coupled with interpersonal, intercultural and assertiveness.
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
- Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
- Ability to lead others in troubleshooting
- The ability to handle conflict situations in a diplomatic manner and have social perceptiveness.
- Basic knowledge of Building Regulations
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Basic knowledge of generator, uninterrupted power supply, heat pumps, solar panels, and pumps.
- Capabilities to issue a certificate of compliance, for three phase electrical installation.
- Certificate in medium voltage (11 KV) isolation and switching, with a minimum of one year experience.
- Certificate in medium voltage cables joins or two years proven experience.
- Basic computer skills.
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.
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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.
