Maintenance Assistant (Plumbing)
FJD 1,323 - 1,654 per monthPosted 1 day ago
Closes in 13 days
About the company
The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. It is an international development organisation owned and governed by 27 country and territory members, working across more than 25 sectors to benefit Pacific people. The Operations and Integration (O&I) collective delivers enabling services such as corporate services, programme support, partnerships, and resource mobilisation across SPC's regional and satellite offices.
About the role
The Maintenance Assistant (Plumbing) supports the Maintenance Supervisor in delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality maintenance services across SPC facilities in Suva. The role provides specialised plumbing expertise, including repairs, installations, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance, while also contributing to general building maintenance, minor carpentry, and refurbishment tasks. It covers office space refurbishment and special maintenance projects, support during periods of increased programme or divisional activity, and assistance during official functions and meetings, including logistics and setup. The role also responds to general staff requests directed to the Maintenance team and takes on other duties as required.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out plumbing repairs, installations, and preventative maintenance in accordance with building codes and OHS requirements.
- Respond to plumbing-related faults (leaks, blockages, fixtures, drainage issues) in a timely manner.
- Assist the team to carry out routine and general maintenance of SPC properties in accordance with the Maintenance work plan.
- Assist the team with office space refurbishment and special maintenance projects to ensure timely completion.
- Assist in moving, fitting, and removal of furniture or other additional requests as required.
- Assist in the arrangement of storage for items as required.
- Support maintenance work within programmes/divisions during periods of additional activity.
- Assist with setup, preparation, and set-down tasks, including logistics, during official functions and meetings.
About the successful candidate
- Relevant TVET qualification in Plumbing and Sheetmetal trade.
- 4-5 years practical plumbing experience in building maintenance or construction.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing systems, fixtures, drainage, pipework, and water supply troubleshooting.
- Ability to interpret plumbing schematics and building plans.
- Experience in minor carpentry works is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of construction plans and architectural drawings.
- Good organisational skills.
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written.