General Maintenance Technician (Hotel)

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the residential security estate in Johannesburg CBD. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs

• 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
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store

• Experience with a work order system on a phone app
• Pool and borehole pump experience
• Basic first aid certificate

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