The Laundry/Service Technician is required to provide professional installation and maintenance of dosing equipment to customers. Key Performance Areas: Chemical Stock Room: Ensure chemical storage areas are always neat and tidy.Pack stock in relevant / allocated areas upon receipt.Ensure proper stock rotation and storage of detergents.Keep a record of all stock received.Return all empty containers and keep a record.Record detergents issued to departments i.e.
Stock Tanks, Spotting Room, Guest Laundry, Garments & Hospitality.Conduct a weekly stock count and submit it to Management. In Plant Chemicals - Mixing Tanks, 200lt and 25lt Drums: Perform daily checks to ensure chemical mixing tanks and chemical dosing pumps are in good working order.
Report and repair any abnormalities if possible.Check and ensure chemical stock tanks have sufficient stock to supply the plant mix stock solution and transfer to holding tank.Check all 200lt drum levels and replace where necessary.Check all 25lt drum levels and replace where necessary.Always ensure good housekeeping practices by discarding empty plastic bags and place empty drums in the designated collection cage for collection.
Always Ensure Health & Safety practices, wearing PPE where applicable.Wash and clean chemical mixing tanks at least once a week.Clean and wipe down chemical dosing equipment weekly.Confirm Alkalinity of Stock Solution after every mix and record the result in file.Check all feed and delivery chemical lines on a regular basis for leaks / wear and tear.
Replace if necessary. Chemical Flow Rates & Alkalinities Check and record Chemical Diaphragm Pump flow rates monthly.
Report any deviations immediately.Check and record Chemical Peristaltic Pumps flow rates monthly.
Replace worn tubes as and when needed.Perform and record pH and alkalinity readings on incoming recycled water three (3x) daily.Conduct daily Alkalinity checks CBWs Alkalinities need to be done daily on both the Garment and Hospitality CBWs and recorded.
Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported immediately.Perform weekly Alkalinity checks 200kg Milnors and record the results.
Any deviation from the standard / required alkalinities must be reported.Check and record flow rates and alkalinities of Guest Laundry / Smaller Washer Extractors on a monthly basis.
Replace worn tubes on a as and when needed basis. General: Continuously (Daily) observe the general quality of the washed linen / garments in the plant.
Report any abnormalities immediately.Ensure machine operators are using the correct wash programs for the classifications processed.Regular Reflectometer Readings on linen to be done and recorded.Maintain a respectful, honest and dedicated attitude towards customers and general staff as a supplier. Ad hoc Duties Assist with other duties and or technical work off site as needed. Personal Attributes Presentable with excellent communication and coordinating skills.Ability to produce accurate results within prescribed deadlines.Ability to work independently but also as a team player.Be able to cope well under pressure.Methodical, systematic and analytical minded.Positive, self-motivated and confident approach to work and colleagues.Emotional maturity and professional integrity.Excellent spoken and written communication skills.Attention to detail.Honest and reliable. Experience and Qualifications Grade 12Ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members.Ability to lift, pull and manage equipment and /or chemical products where necessary.Experience in the installation and maintenance of laundry dosing equipment.Programming of laundry machines.The installation of dish machine and chemical dosing units.Knowledge of the maintenance and repairs of industrial dish-machines.A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.Valid drivers license and reliable transport. Computer Literacy Intermediate knowledge of other MS Office packages (e.g.
Word, Power Point etc.
)Intermediate knowledge of virtual programs (e.g.
MS Teams, Zoom etc.
)