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Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bloemfontein, Free State

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

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Job Description

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The residential security estate in Bloemfontein has a list waiting for you. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What your day looks like

Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas

You'll need

Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
Available for the occasional weekend emergency
Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units

What you get

On-site accommodation at some estates
Meals on duty at hotel sites
Uniform and safety boots supplied
Training on specialised equipment like gate motors and pool plant

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Bloemfontein really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): highest school or trade certificate, ID copy plus references from previous maintenance jobs.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bloemfontein; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.
Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.