Property Maintenance Handyman (Rental Portfolio)

You'll fix what breaks and prevent what might, around the retirement village in Benoni. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is a retirement village on the Benoni side of Gauteng. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Hang doors, fit locks and adjust sliding door rails
• Check fire extinguishers, emergency lights and escape routes on a monthly checklist
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants

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

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

• Training on specialised equipment like gate motors and pool plant
• Meals on duty at hotel sites
• Uniform and safety boots supplied

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