Key Purpose
Plan, execute and finalise maintenance and building facilities projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third party contractors or consulting in order to deliver projects to plan. Responsible to oversee Discovery`s buildings with regards to civil and building services, plumbing, painting, carpentry, flooring pest control, etc.
Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
Maintenance strategies
Ensure Maintenance strategies are carried out to building, building civils works and relevant equipment and services. [preventative, reactive, statutory, condition]
Plan, develop/create and conduct preventative maintenance to equipment and new equipment.
Conduct statutory maintenance as per regulatory compliance requirements and to Discovery set Standards
Conduct reactive maintenance with urgency and complete it with required quality standards and within prudence.
Maintain and update data bases
Schedules dates for scheduled maintenance.
Stock and backup spare availability for quick response
Financial management
Budgeting (forecasting, track expenditure, variance, saving initiatives)
Quotations and approvals (obtaining, approvals, vetting, signing off)
Process invoices and ensure the amounts are correct and allocated properly
Capex submission (quotations, motivations, business case)
Purchasing of stock and cost comparison
Management of Environment services and other services
Pest control is carried out to limit infestation and damage to services
Compliance of environment standards within the operational
Correct disposal of Hazardous substances and that certification is received that is has been disposed of in a safe manner and environment.
Safety and compliance
Ensure compliance to safety, health and environment Act as well as adherence to the Discovery standards and practices and compliance to the OHS Act.
Ensure required maintenance activities is carried out at required intervals and that the service and equipment comply to regulations
Conduct Risk assessment
Compile work permits and satisfy the risk appetite
Create and update Standard/Safe operating Procedures (SOP)
Contractor management of external and Internal
Manage work scope and expectations contractor
Quality control
Manage SLA
Ensure contracts are drawn for services that has a priority
Plan dates for scheduled services
Project manage
Project manage moves, installation and repairs to plants and equipment
Team management
Manage work task within the team
Training of staff [ coaching, skills development]
Manage leave and time activities
Create a positive and productive environment
Personal Attributes and Skills
Solutions driven
Able to work alone
Good communication in English
Writing skills
Proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft excel and Word, outlook
Education and Experience
Plumbing skills - understanding the principles of water reticulation and drainage systems experience in repairs of minor blockages and WC flushing systems.
Experience with Building services, Civils work, lifts, project management, Health and safety, budgets.
Understand maintenance strategies [preventative, reactive, statutory]
Environmental knowledge of the impacts of poor Waste management, grease traps, pest control.