Maintenance Handyman

Maintenance Handyman Jobs in Lusaka at Yalelo Limited

Yalelo Limited is actively seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Handyman to join our team in Lusaka, Zambia. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in civil maintenance, water reticulation systems, welding, and mechanical support functions. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining infrastructure across multiple operational sites, ensuring the smooth operation of buildings, water systems, and equipment through both preventive and corrective maintenance. Candidates with strong technical troubleshooting skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently will thrive in this position.

Key Responsibilities for Maintenance Handyman Jobs in Lusaka

• Civil and Structural Works: Perform concrete repairs, masonry, paving, foundation maintenance, drain channel upkeep, earthworks, and restoration of damaged structures. Repair structural elements such as columns, beams, platforms, plinths, bollards, and protective housings. Maintain drainage systems, gutters, soakaways, and other water management infrastructure. Conduct roofing, carpentry, ceiling, partitioning, and door frame or lock repairs.
• Plumbing and Water Reticulation Systems: Install, maintain, and repair water supply networks, valves, pressure regulators, booster pumps, geysers, wastewater systems, and associated plumbing components. Diagnose and resolve leakages, blockages, pump failures, pressure and flow irregularities, and other plumbing issues. Maintain water storage tanks, float valves, drain lines, and chlorination systems while ensuring compliance with water standards and safety protocols.
• Welding, Fabrication, and Metal Works: Execute welding tasks (ARC, MIG, TIG), cutting, brazing, and fabrication of supports, frames, guards, brackets, and pipe structures. Perform preventive and corrective repairs on metal structures including rails, ramps, and protective cages. Fabricate or modify components as necessary.
• Mechanical and Material-Handling Equipment Support: Maintain and troubleshoot manual and semi-hydraulic pallet jacks, including hydraulic repairs, fork alignment, wheel replacement, and lubrication. Assist with minor mechanical repairs on gates, hinges, rollers, pumps, and equipment housings.
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance: Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on civil, plumbing, water, and structural systems. Respond promptly to emergency repair requests and maintain accurate job cards, checklists, and documentation.
• Safety, Compliance, and Work Standards: Adhere strictly to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements and standard operating procedures. Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and functional condition. Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes.
• General Technical Support: Perform basic electrical tasks within permitted limits. Assist with site preparations for installations and commissioning. Undertake additional multi-skilled duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Craft or Trade Certificate in Plumbing, Civil Construction, Water Operations, Welding & Metal Fabrication, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in civil works, plumbing, water systems, welding, or mechanical support roles.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plumbing schematics, civil layouts, and fabrication diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, material-handling equipment, and building infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid Driver’s License, manual preferred.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Reliable, safety-conscious, disciplined, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Advantages

• Experience in industrial or commercial facility maintenance.
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Ability to support basic mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration tasks.
• Certifications for working at heights, confined spaces, or water treatment systems.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications through the following link:

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