Maintenance Artisan (Shopping Centre) – Entry Level

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The retirement village in Bethlehem has a list waiting for you. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll report in Bethlehem. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats

• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency

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

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

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