Multi-Skilled Maintenance Hand (Retirement Village)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The retirement village in Fourways has a list waiting for you. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

You'll report in Fourways. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

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

• Pool and borehole pump experience
• Experience with a work order system on a phone app

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

• Before-and-after photos on your phone can win you this job. Offer to show them at the interview.
• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.