Facilities Maintenance Handyman (Office Park)

The city hotel in Soweto needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Soweto. Relocation is not covered for this one. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats

• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must

• Experience with a work order system on a phone app
• Basic first aid certificate

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

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