General Maintenance Technician (Hotel)

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the residential security estate in Newcastle. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll be based at a residential security estate in Newcastle. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants

• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must

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

• 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.