SOUTH-WEST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
"Your Partners in Health"

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The South-West Regional Health Authority is inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions:

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

The Maintenance Technician provides technical service in the preventative and predictive maintenance of all plant and equipment. The health institutions operate on a 24 hour basis, and accordingly this person may be required to work on shift or "on call" arrangements. The job may involve considerable travelling and fieldwork throughout the region.

The incumbent lends support to the Senior Maintenance Technician in the maintenance, repairs and adjustments to large installations and equipment. In addition, he/she is required to check new equipment purchased for use by the Institution. The Maintenance Technician also consults with and obtains directions from the Senior Maintenance Technician to plan and execute jobs related to the requirements of the region.

REQUIREMENTS AND TRAINING:

• A Craftsman Certificate in a particular skill from an accredited technical institution.
• Two (2) years' practical experience.
• Possession of a valid driver's licence.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, guidelines, codes and standards pertaining to operation, maintenance, and repair to refrigeration and air conditioning installations and equipment in health institutions.
• Knowledge of local and international engineering codes.
• Knowledge of local and international safety codes and practices pertaining to health institutions.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and project applications.
• Ability to use measuring and test instruments in addition to hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and instructions.
• Ability to work in elevated locations.

Applications together with a Curriculum Vitae and a contact number should be submitted by Friday 27th June 2008 and addressed to:

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.