Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings) – Permanent

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the rental property portfolio in Newcastle. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Newcastle (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs

• 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
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus

• Pool and borehole pump experience
• Basic first aid certificate

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

• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.
• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.