Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The shopping centre in Kempton Park has a list waiting for you. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

This post is in Kempton Park (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

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

• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency

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

• 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.