Property Maintenance Handyman (Rental Portfolio)

Handy with a drill, a paintbrush and a tap washer? The shopping centre in Midrand has a list waiting for you. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll be based at a shopping centre in Midrand. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Work through the maintenance log each morning and prioritise urgent requests
• Get quotes from outside contractors and let them in for bigger jobs
• Lay and repair floor tiles and re-grout wet areas
• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Clear gutters and fix minor roof leaks with sealant

• Basic painting, tiling, plumbing and carpentry skills
• At least 2 years of general building maintenance work you can back up with references
• Code 08 licence to run errands to the hardware store
• Your own tools are a plus, but safe tool handling is a must

• Experience with a work order system on a phone app
• Basic first aid certificate

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