Facilities Maintenance Handyman (Office Park) – Immediate Start

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The private school in Umhlanga has a list waiting for you. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

This post is in Umhlanga (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers

• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• 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

• Gate motor and intercom repair skills
• Pool and borehole pump experience

• On-site accommodation at some estates
• Uniform and safety boots supplied
• Meals on duty at hotel sites

• 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.