CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Hardware & Lumber Ltd., a Jamaican company retailing and wholesaling building materials, home improvement supplies, household items and agricultural products, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:
Automotive/Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Purpose of the Job
Perform maintenance and repairs for diesel and electrical forklifts to include but not limited to troubleshooting, diagnosing, servicing, and overhauling various types of engines, mechanical and other general maintenance work as required.
Principal Responsibilities
- Inspect vehicle systems/components and determine preferred repair action.
- Service and repairing brake system.
- Diagnose, service and repair vehicles (engines, fuel system and air brake system and all other related systems)
- Carry out basic mechanical cutting operations and welding.
- Order for replacement of equipment parts as required, perform repairs as ordered, and keep record of servicing on equipment.
- Aid colleagues in the department to effectively maintain, and repair equipment, buildings, and facilities.
Key Competences
- Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
- High level of initiative, confidentiality, and reliability
- Good time management skills
Minimum Education & Experience
- College Diploma and/or NCTVET Level 3 Certificate in Automotive Repairs.
- Minimum two years’ experience working specifically with forklifts.