Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

The city hotel in Tembisa needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a city hotel in Tembisa. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• 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
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• 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
• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references

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

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

• 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.