Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the private school in Kathu. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

The site is in Kathu; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails

• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store

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

• 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.
• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.