Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate) – Permanent

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the private school in Paarl. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is in Paarl (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency

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

• Uniform and safety boots supplied
• Meals on duty at hotel sites
• Training on specialised equipment like gate motors and pool plant

• Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.
• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.