Type:
Paid
Closing date:
25 Aug 2025
Section:
Praslin
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Responsible To: Site Manager/Property Maintenance Supervisor
Hours of Work: 40 hrs per week and upon request of overtime
Job summary
The Maintenance Assistant will report to the Property Maintenance Supervisor for all aspects of SIF property maintenance and infrastructure on Praslin.
Job Responsibilities
- Undertakes the maintenance of SIF property on all areas of Praslin
- Undertakes the maintenance of all infrastructure, cleanliness and hygiene of the work areas
- Conducts inspection on all facilities and maintain regular maintenance on the existing building
- Undertakes the maintenance of trails and firebreaks
- Carries out coco de mer collection and removal of exotic plants and alien species
- Undertakes maintenance of water system and reservoir
- Conducts inspection and report defects, damage and malfunctions found on property to the supervisor
- Undertakes the maintenance/repairs of tools, furniture, fixtures and fittings
- Assist in the prevention of fires and be part of the fire fighting team
- Keep a record of all the day to day maintenance activities undertaken in the facilities.
- Carry out any other work related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
SKILLS
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Carpentry and masonry skills and additional skills is an advantage
- Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and coordinate work function with fellow workers
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Post-Secondary graduate in respective field. At least 2-3 years working experience in the related field.
Apply now with an application form (which can be downloaded from our website, or collected at Mont Fleuri or Vallée de Mai Visitor Centre), your C.V. & a cover letter sent to recruitment@sif.sc. Kindly note deadline for application is Monday 25th August 2025.