Multi-Skilled Maintenance Hand (Retirement Village) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Randburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Trades & Services Code 08
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Job Description

Every day is different here: small repairs, painting and planned maintenance at the private school in Randburg. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

Home base is a private school on the Randburg side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

  • Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
  • Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
  • Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
  • Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
  • Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
  • Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails

You'll need

  • Available for the occasional weekend emergency
  • Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
  • Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
  • Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must

Extra points for

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Randburg really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: highest school or trade certificate, references from previous maintenance jobs plus ID copy.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Randburg; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRandburg, Gauteng
CategoryTrades & Services
Experience2+ years
LicenseCode 08
Posted29 October 2026
Closing Date2 December 2026
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