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Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

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Phalaborwa, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

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Job Description

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the rental property portfolio in Phalaborwa. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used

What you need

Available for the occasional weekend emergency
Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
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

Helpful, not essential

Experience with a work order system on a phone app
Basic first aid certificate

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: highest school or trade certificate, ID copy plus references from previous maintenance jobs.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Phalaborwa.

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Before you hit apply

Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.
Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.