Maintenance Assistant (School Grounds & Buildings)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The rental property portfolio in Welkom has a list waiting for you. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Home base is a rental property portfolio on the Welkom side of Free State. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas

• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus
• 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

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

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

• 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.