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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Hand (Retirement Village)

How2Apply Talent Network

Randburg, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Trades & Services Code 08

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Job Description

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The rental property portfolio in Randburg has a list waiting for you. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Randburg (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

Experience with a work order system on a phone app
Gate motor and intercom repair skills
Basic first aid certificate

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Randburg really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): highest school or trade certificate plus references from previous maintenance jobs.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Randburg.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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.