Property Maintenance Handyman (Rental Portfolio)

The retirement village in Newcastle needs a reliable all-rounder to keep the buildings safe and looking good. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

The site is in Newcastle; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Patch, sand and paint walls, doors and ceilings between tenants
• Change globes, fluorescent tubes and plug covers (no DB work)
• Service pool pumps, gate motors and garage door openers
• Keep the maintenance store tidy and track stock used
• Replace tap washers, cisterns, shower heads and toilet seats

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

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

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

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