Property Maintenance Handyman (Rental Portfolio)

The private school in Germiston needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

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

• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs

• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Honest and trusted to work inside occupied units
• Available for the occasional weekend emergency
• Grade 10 at least; matric is a plus

• Experience with a work order system on a phone app
• 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
• On-site accommodation at some estates

• Write your CV as a skills list first: painting, tiling, plumbing, gate motors, pools. Managers scan for the skills their site needs.
• Do not claim electrical work you are not licensed to sign off. Say "basic electrical, no DB work" instead.