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Lungelwa Vika

Lungelwa Vika

Maintenance Manager
Cape Town,WC

Summary

  • Reliable Maintenance Supervisor offering 3 years of experience overseeing maintenance and janitorial team tasks. Hardworking and diligent in developing and enforcing adherence to maintenance schedules. Committed to reducing risks and promoting workplace safety through improved safety training.
  • Focused maintenance professional eager to contribute value by leveraging 8 years of leadership and industry experience. Skilled in machine diagnostics and repair.
  • Versatile skillful in troubleshooting with top-notch repair knowledge and technical expertise. Accustomed to reviewing highly technical documentation to assess scope and develop repair strategy. Focused, reliable and results-driven with good safety records and attention to detail.

Work History

Handyperson

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Reviewed blueprints and specifications to identify most effective ways to approach.
  • Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment, minimizing downtime
  • Worked with Power tools to complete jobs, ensuring functionality and quality of repairs.
  • Performed basic electrical work and plumbing repairs such as installing new toilets, removing electrical wires, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
  • Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Removed outdoor debris, including yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Carpentry (eg. repairs, replace / repair / service locks, service door hinges, furniture repairs, etc)
    Electrical (eg. repairs, change wall plugs, light fittings, light switches, hot water elements, thermostats, light bulbs, florescent tubes, replace stove plates, grill / baking elements, stove switches, ability to operate basic electrical testing for power & continuity, etc)
    Painting (eg. touch up painting, varnish doors or furniture, replace missing or cracked tiles, etc)
    Plumbing (eg. replace taps, tap washers, waste traps, repair leaks in waste pipes, unblock waste pipes, replace ball / inlet valves, replace pressure reducing valves, temperature pressure valves, vacuum breakers, drain cocks, toilet handles, flushing mechanisms, unblock external gullies, sewer drains & waste stacks, clean gutters, down pipes, rain water heads up to a height of 8 feet, clean laundry ducts, etc)
    Movement of furniture & stores around residences.
    Set up a planned servicing of:
    Light fittings & fluorescent tubes & light bulbs
    Locks & “Reslocks”
    Drains
    Gutters
    Laundry ducts
    Furniture

Maintenance Manager

Rank Properties Administrator
Cape Town, South Africa
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Created work schedules and set up training for 8 employees wor
  • Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
  • Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 8 employees.

Maintenance Supervisor

Val de Vie Estate
Cape Town, South Africa
08.2016 - 10.2019
  • Supervised 5 employees, including scheduling, training and performance monitoring.
  • Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving various tasks to achieve scheduling effectiveness
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and reducing downtime
  • Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
  • Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
  • Paid close attention to guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to continuously adhere to strict operational and maintenance regulations.
  • Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning and balancing new equipment for projects.
  • Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
  • Developed and implemented employee incentive programs to promote top performance.

Handyman

Pepper Club Hotel & Spa
Cape Town, South Africa
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Duration :2016 September to 12July 2019.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
  • Tested and repaired electrical systems in buildings, adhering to local and regulations.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
  • Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
  • Examined alarm systems and monitors to meet carbon monoxide and fire standards and safeguard personnel.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
  • Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Kept tool, material and equipment inventory updated.
  • Worked with hand tools to complete maintenance jobs, ensuring functionality and quality of repairs.
  • Properly refurbished furniture and ordered new pieces when needed.

Artisan Assistant and Handyperson

Sun International Grand West Casino
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2006 - 06.2013
  • Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
  • Gathered parts, supplies and tools in preparation for each workday or new job.
  • Transported equipment and workers between job sites using company vehicles.
  • Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
  • Safely and accurately measured, cut and bent wire using tools
  • Thoroughly checked completed work for functionality and safety to maintain satisfied customer base and overall project accuracy.
  • Inspected wiring to evaluate issues and identify short circuits.
  • Assisted electrician in basic tasks such as handling tools and completing maintenance work orders.
  • Moved equipment, supplies and tools to work locations to assist Electrician completing skilled work.
  • Boosted job efficiency and customer satisfaction by maintaining organized and clean job sites.

Packer and Mechanic Assistant

Windmill Eggs
Cape Town, South Africa
01.1998 - 01.2006
  • Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products boxes and crates.
  • Accurately measured and weighed packages to review dimensions and verify compliance with specifications.
  • Prepared orders accurately by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packing boxes.
  • Maintained neat, clean and safe workspace to avoid hazards and increase safety
  • Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.
  • Reviewed orders by inspecting labeling, packaging and contents.
  • Updated procedures and measuring guidelines to reduce product and packaging waste.

Education

Tambikile High School
Eastern Cape

Skills

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Timeline

Handyperson

University of Cape Town
12.2020 - 03.2021

Maintenance Manager

Rank Properties Administrator
07.2019 - 02.2020

Maintenance Supervisor

Val de Vie Estate
08.2016 - 10.2019

Handyman

Pepper Club Hotel & Spa
06.2013 - 08.2016

Artisan Assistant and Handyperson

Sun International Grand West Casino
01.2006 - 06.2013

Packer and Mechanic Assistant

Windmill Eggs
01.1998 - 01.2006

Tambikile High School

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