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Facilities Maintenance Handyman (Office Park)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

R13 250 – R16 250/month

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Job Description

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the shopping centre in Durban Central. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
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
Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests

You'll need

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

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
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.
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 Durban Central; 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

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.