Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The city hotel in Hammarsdale has a list waiting for you. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at a city hotel in Hammarsdale. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)

• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references

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

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

• 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.