Multi-Skilled Maintenance Hand (Retirement Village) – Entry Level

The private school in Benoni needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

This post is Benoni-based, with most of your time spent at a private school.

• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails

• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus

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

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