Handyman

MORE Collection; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Cape Town seeks a dedicated maintenance staff member to support property upkeep and ensure exceptional guest experience. The ideal candidate will have experience or qualifications in building trades, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining premises, supervising minor tasks, and adhering to safety procedures. Strong teamwork and a proactive attitude are essential in this role.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or related fields such as building, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, or painting.
• Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and general maintenance operations.
• Proficient in the use and knowledge of various tools and cleaning products.

Responsibilities

• Perform work assignments timely and according to priorities.
• Assist in maintaining and cleaning premises.
• Supervise minor maintenance tasks and teach skills to team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualification or certification in building trades

Tools

Cleaning products

Maintenance tools and equipment

Job description

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Perform work assignments as directed, accurately, in a timely manner and according to identified priorities, such as maintenance of the property facilities, water systems, rooms and guest areas.
• Assist in maintaining all areas on and around the premises, cleaning the heart of house area including the garbage area, the staff accommodation gardens and buildings, guest vehicles and pathways.
• Assist in assessing maintenance requirements, such as the checking and replacing of pathway lights.
• Cleaning and dosing/filling of pools and lanterns.
• Assist in monitoring energy expenditure.
• Assist in monitoring and verifying the maintenance of the property’s collective equipment.
• Assist in implementing the property’s maintenance schedule and follow the procedures and systems of the preventative maintenance programme and all maintenance checklists.
• Supervise occasional minor upkeep tasks as directed.
• Teach your specific skills to other Maintenance team members.
• Perform Gardens duties according to company standards if required.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Qualification, certification, and/or proven work experience in one of the following areas:
• Building, Carpentry, Electrical/Air Con, Welding, Painting, Plumbing.
• Knowledge on the applicable / relevant property and company procedures for Maintenance with specific focus on Workplace Safety.
• In depth knowledge of all cleaning products used.
• Knowledge on the operation of different tools, equipment and appliances.
• Basic knowledge of all MORE properties and all activities offered.
• Basic knowledge of all departments/operations of your property.

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.
• Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.
• Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.
• Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.
• Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.
• Must work accurately under pressure.
• People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly.

We Create Opportunities And Experiences For People To Enrich Their Lives. Our Values Guide Our Behaviours And How We Act, And They Help Us Find The Right Partnerships For Growth

• Be AWARE (the “thoughtful” value) Eyes and ears open
• Arrive ready
• Be human
• Respond GENEROUSLY (the “more” value) Always respond
• Give more, do more
• Have a mindset of abundance
• Strength in DIVERSITY (the “family” value) Act in harmony
• Work together
• Act inclusively
• Make it BETTER (the “continuous improvement” value) Positively influence
• Keep learning
• Own it