General Maintenance Technician (Hotel)

How2Apply Talent Network
East London, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 11 hours ago
Full-time Trades & Services Code 08
R9 750 – R13 500/month
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Job Description

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the private school in East London. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is East London-based, with most of your time spent at a private school. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What you'll actually do

  • Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
  • Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
  • Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
  • Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
  • Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
  • Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails

Must-haves

  • 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
  • Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
  • Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
  • Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: ID copy plus highest school or trade certificate.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR9 750 – R13 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationEast London, Eastern Cape
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience2+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date25 October 2026
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