General Maintenance Technician (Hotel)

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the retirement village in Cape Town CBD. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll be based at a retirement village in Cape Town CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• 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
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must

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

• Meals on duty at hotel sites
• Uniform and safety boots supplied
• Training on specialised equipment like gate motors and pool plant

• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.
• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.