Job offer: Artisan - Annotto Bay Hospital

OrganisationNorth East Regional Health Authority, JamaicaReferenceVAC-52033Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesInstallation, Maintenance & RepairLocationAnnotto BaySalary & Benefits$1,711,060 € $2,301,208 per annumDate Posted13/09/2024Expiry Date27/09/2024The North-East Regional Health Authority invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the position of Artisan (Electrical/Plumbing) at the Annotto Bay Hospital.

 

The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• 5 GCE ‘O’ Level/CXC inclusive of Mathematics and English. 
• Level 2 Certification in related technical field from NCTVET. 
• A Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Plumber, Electrician. 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES

• Possesses the willingness and ability to work scheduled weekends, holidays and shifts.
• Work on an unscheduled basis and in the event of an emergency. 
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop as necessary to supervise and perform maintenance and repairs. 
• Possesses manual dexterity and finger coordination to grasp, hold, turn or squeeze objects, tools and equipment. 
• Possesses a sense of touch necessary to distinguish texture and temperature during the performance of maintenance and repairs duties. 
• Possesses a sense of vision and hearing at a necessary level to diagnose problems, use tools and implement preventative or corrective solutions. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Carrying out general electrical or plumbing work when necessary. 
• Installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing system in facilities at the facility, inclusive of replacing & repairing leaking pipes, clearing blocked drains & pipes, installing wash hand basins & toilet bowls 
• Performing all plumbing duties related to plant equipment such as water and sewage pumps, washing machines, sterilizers, water heaters, etc. 
• Assisting with repairs and maintenance of electrical components to include replacing & repairing damaged bulbs, switches, receptacles, plugs and other fixtures 
• Servicing and repair autoclaves under supervision 
• Testing and service department generator under supervision to ensure good working condition 
• Servicing oxygen cylinders and compressors 
• Responding to routine and emergency calls for repairs and services 
• Assisting in testing and doing general maintenance checks on generator under supervision to ensure good working condition. 
• Servicing oxygen cylinders and compressors under supervision. 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.