Multi-Skilled Maintenance Hand (Retirement Village)

The city hotel in Kariega needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

Home base is a city hotel on the Kariega side of Eastern Cape. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs

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

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

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

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