Mechanical Artisan at Life Healthcare for qualified Fitter Artisans
- Career Exibs SA
- Mar 18
- 2 min read
Mechanical | Artisan
Function Engineering
Facility Life Flora Hospital
Position Mechanical | Artisan
Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Mechanical - Artisan, based at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Peris Naicker , Operations Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to critically ill patients in order to maximize a positive outcome for the customer in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.
Critical Outputs
Maintain technical knowledge by attending relevant training.
Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities, and continuing needs on mechanical plant and equipment.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Ensure operation and reliability of mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
Attend to mechanical breakdowns and take remedial action.
Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections on mechanical plant and equipment.
Ensure that mechanical equipment services are done timeously and service records are properly filed.
Maintain equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level. Ensure that spares are ordered and received timeously.
Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions upon requests.
Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Ensure that contractors working on mechanical plant and equipment adhere to Health and Safety rules.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending training
Assist with any other work as requested by management.
Conduct risk assessments prior to conducting any maintenance related work on plant and equipment.
Requirements
At least N5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering coupled with a Trade Test certificate as a Fitter with a minimum of 5 years experience in engineering maintenance.
Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is preferred.
Computer literacy and experience on a CMMS preferably SAP PM would be an added advantage.
General knowledge in HVAC, air conditioning systems, Hospital Isolock, air compressors and vacuum pump systems would also be advantageous.
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading my example (Key for Managers)
Motivating and developing people(Key for Managers)
Application
Closing date Sunday, March 23, 2025
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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.