Handyman (Ministry of Health and Medical Services)

The position provides timely maintenance of minor carpentry and plumbing works for hospitals and Institutional quarters of health facilities

Key Responsibilities

The position will achieve its purpose through the following key responsibilities.

1. Ensure that hospital and quarter’s maintenance is attended to in a safety and timely manner upon

2. Request and according to the job sheet.

3. Attend to emergency issues such as burst pipe/line, blocked toilets etc.

4. Repair minor carpentry works – especially door locks, broken chairs, shelves, gauzing

5. Repair of leaking PVC pipes and taps (basic plumbing works)

6. Ensure that all tools under your possession are operated in a proper and safely manner in compliance with OHS regulation.

7. Actively contribute to the Ministries corporate requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

1. 1. At least 18 months experience in carpentry and plumbing work
2. 2. Experience as a handyman in a similar working environment
3. 3. Knowledge and experience in the maintenance of carpentry and plumbing tools and equipment.
4. 4. Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety at the Workplace
5. 5. Understanding of the Fijian Constitution (2013) and all applicable

Skills & Abilities

1. 1. Ability to assess and provide scope of work for task to be undertaken
2. 2. Ability to make accurate estimates of materials for work to be undertaken
3. 3. Ability and skills to carry out the assigned duties
4. 4. Good communication skills
5. 5. Demonstrate ability to effectively work as a team with minimal supervision.
6. 6. Service oriented approach with commitment to supporting the operational goals of the organization

Additional Information

Performance will be measured through the following indicators:

1. Effective and timely response to maintenance works and emergency requests of carpentry and plumbing works as per job specifications and in accordance with standard procedures and guidelines

2. Tools properly maintained, stored and used in accordance with standard procedures

3. Timely attending to emergency issues such as burst water pipe, overflowing of septic tank, block sink and toilet.

4. Participate in corporate activities of the Ministry as and when required in a timely manner.

Contact Information

For any enquires please contact Mr Netava Mua on email netava.mua@health.gov.fj or telephone 3306177 ext 340173