General Maintenance Technician (Hotel)

The residential security estate in Randburg needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The work is in Randburg, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

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

• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency

• Experience with a work order system on a phone app
• Basic first aid certificate
• Gate motor and intercom repair skills

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

• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.
• Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.