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Maintenance Artisan (Shopping Centre) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

R13 250 – R17 000/month

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Job Description

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the private school in Somerset West. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Location: Somerset West, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)

What you need

Available for the occasional weekend emergency
Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
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

Nice if you have

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

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: references from previous maintenance jobs plus ID copy.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 10 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.
Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.