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Maersk • South Africa

Maintenance Technician

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Would you like to be part of a value driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day?

What We Offer

Joining Maersk, you will become part of the global family of the company that moves 20% of global trade every day all the way, where one of our core values is Our Employees. It goes without saying that we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to: gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams. When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace, you’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values, to us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together.

Responsibilities:

  • Surveying buildings and repair mechanical systems

  • Performing maintenance of electrical systems

  • Assisting in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other system

  • Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards

  • Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels etc.)

  • Assist in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary

  • Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality

  • Inspect alarm systems (fire, protection) and schedule repairs when needed

  • Perform manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace windows etc.)

  • Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide

  • Conduct general upkeep procedures (e.g. landscaping) and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc.)

  • Assist in budget preparation and ensure it is followed

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as maintenance technician

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field will be a plus

  • Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems

  • Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods

  • Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices

  • Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills

  • Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime

  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional ​

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. If you need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website, apply for a position, or to perform a job, please contact us by emailing accommodationrequests@maersk.com.

Company benefits

Open to part time work for some roles
Open to compressed hours
In house training
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Mental health platform access
Compassionate leave
Life assurance
Annual bonus
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts
Adoption leave
Private GP service
Buy or sell annual leave
Religious celebration leave
401K
Annual pay rises
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Learning platform
Mentoring
Enhanced maternity leave
Shared parental leave
Women’s health leave
L&D budget
Professional subscriptions
Lunch and learns

Working at Maersk

Company employees

100,000+

Gender diversity (male:female)

65:35

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