Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the shopping centre in Somerset West. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Somerset West; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails

• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus

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

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