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Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Randburg, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

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Job Description

The private school in Randburg needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Location: Randburg, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)

What you need

Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
Available for the occasional weekend emergency
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

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): highest school or trade certificate plus ID copy.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Randburg.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.
Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.