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Facilities Maintenance Handyman (Office Park) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Alberton, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 2 hours ago

Temporary Trades & Services Code 08

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Job Description

The retirement village in Alberton 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.

The work is in Alberton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

What you'll actually do

Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs

You'll need

Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
Available for the occasional weekend emergency

Nice if you have

Gate motor and intercom repair skills
Pool and borehole pump experience

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy, highest school or trade certificate plus references from previous maintenance jobs.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 working days, usually by phone.

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

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.
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