Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the retirement village in Kuruman. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Home base is a retirement village on the Kuruman side of Northern Cape.

• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats

• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency

• Pool and borehole pump experience
• Experience with a work order system on a phone app
• Basic first aid certificate

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

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