Specific Site Objectives
- Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks allocated by the Senior Technician.
- Undertake Re-active Maintenance Tasks and Repairs allocated by the Senior Technician.
- Ensure that best Operating Practice is applied when undertaking Maintenance Tasks / Repairs.
- Provide a list of required materials to Senior Technician to enable successful execution of Maintenance Tasks.
- Complete and issue Check Sheets to Senior Technician on a weekly basis.
- Assist in keeping Workshop tidy and presentable
- Tasks related to maintenance, repairs, replacement and installations.
- Surface Preparation: Assessing and preparing surfaces, ensuring they are clean, level, and suitable for tile installation.
- Measuring and Cutting: Taking precise measurements of spaces to determine tile layout and cutting tiles to fit specific areas, accounting for corners, edges, and irregular spaces.
- Tile Installation: Applying adhesives and setting tiles in place according to the predetermined layout, ensuring proper alignment and spacing.
- Grouting: Filling the spaces between tiles with grout, ensuring a uniform and durable finish while preventing water penetration.
- Tile Repair and Replacement: Repairing or replacing damaged or broken tiles, addressing issues such as cracks, chips, or dislodged tiles.
- Waterproofing: Implementing waterproofing measures, especially in areas prone to moisture, to protect underlying structures and prevent water damage.
- Sealing: Applying sealants to specific types of tiles, such as natural stone or porous tiles, to enhance durability and resistance to stains.
- Pattern Design: Creating intricate tile patterns or designs, incorporating different tile shapes, colors, and textures to achieve specific aesthetic goals.
- Surface Finishing: Polishing, buffing, or otherwise finishing tiles to achieve the desired appearance and texture.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Conducting regular cleaning and maintenance of tiled surfaces, including grout cleaning, to preserve the appearance and longevity of the installation.
- Estimating Material Needs: Calculating and estimating the quantity of tiles, adhesives, grout, and other materials required for a project.
- Client Consultation: Consulting with clients to understand their preferences, providing recommendations, and ensuring customer satisfaction with the final result.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols, using appropriate personal protective equipment, and ensuring a safe work environment.
- Continuous Learning: Staying updated on new tile materials, trends, and installation techniques through ongoing training and professional development.
- Plumbing Repairs: Fixing leaks, replacing faucets, unclogging drains, repairing or replacing pipes.
- Electrical Work: Replacing lights.
- Carpentry: Repairing or installing cabinets, shelves, doors, windows, and trim work; building or repairing furniture; fixing or replacing damaged woodwork.
- Painting: Preparing surfaces, patching holes, applying primer and paint, selecting and matching paint colors, touch-up work.
- Drywall Repairs: Patching holes, repairing cracks, applying joint compound, sanding, and preparing surfaces for painting.
- Flooring: Installing or repairing laminate, vinyl, or tile flooring; repairing or replacing damaged floorboards; carpet installation or repairs.
- General Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as replacing filters, lubricating hinges, tightening screws, and checking for safety hazards.
- Shelving and Storage: Building and installing shelves, organizing storage spaces, installing hooks or racks.
- Exterior Maintenance: Cleaning gutters, power washing surfaces, repairing fences or gates, maintaining outdoor structures.
- Assembly: Putting together furniture, equipment, or other items that require assembly.
- Miscellaneous Repairs: Handling various small repairs, such as fixing leaky faucets, squeaky hinges, loose doorknobs, or wobbly furniture.
- Transportation of fellow employees
- Four work orders per day on average
- Cleaning of Offices
- Adhere to the TFSs Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management Systems Policies & Procedures of as applicable to this position
- Any reasonable action requested by management, Supervisors, Artisans.
- Good knowledge of all trades, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, building repairs, maintenance and tiling.
- Knowledge of tools and materials used in the assigned area of responsibility
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort
- Good people skills
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Minimum Grade 12
- 3 year experience in Tiling
- Driving license
