Maintenance Artisan (Shopping Centre)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The rental property portfolio in Umlazi has a list waiting for you. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is a rental property portfolio on the Umlazi side of KwaZulu-Natal.

• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills

• Gate motor and intercom repair skills
• Pool and borehole pump experience

• Training on specialised equipment like gate motors and pool plant
• Uniform and safety boots supplied
• On-site accommodation at some estates
• 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.
• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.