Building Maintenance Handyman (Residential Estate)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The retirement village in Randburg has a list waiting for you. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is Randburg-based, with most of your time spent at a retirement village.

• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas

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

• Gate motor and intercom repair skills
• Experience with a work order system on a phone app
• Pool and borehole pump experience

• 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.
• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.