Handyman

The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group seeks a Handyman to ensure maintenance and service excellence within the hospitality environment. You will handle a variety of tasks such as carpentry, plumbing, and overall upkeep, contributing to a great guest experience. Ideal candidates possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of previous handyman/maintenance experience.
• Additional qualifications within the field are advantageous.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent resolution to maintenance issues.
• Perform general DIY and maintenance tasks including carpentry and plumbing.
• Communicate effectively with staff and guests.

Skills

Hands-on problem-solving

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Education

Matric

Job description

The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again. We believe that the industry is broken and needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality. We are achieving this through our incredible staff culture. Our dedicated staff believe in offering the highest level of guest service to our guests while maintaining their dignity and integrity. Our staff are our everything!

WHY WORK FOR US?

Our staff love coming to work as they feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful and secure. Imagine a company where managers don’t manage managers; we are all simply doers.

Making decisions regarding our best employees also happens quickly, as we recognize talent and promote it swiftly through promotions. We don’t need to or want to wait for approval. We recruit based on experience but promote based on values — the core of which is rigor, disciplined thought, and disciplined action.

Description:

The Handyman ensures a smooth and consistent resolution to maintenance issues logged during a shift and via verbal instructions. Areas of responsibility include: Security, Pools, Grounds, Hotel Rooms, and any other area of the Hotel. The role includes general DIY and maintenance tasks, such as basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and decorating.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• 1 - 2 Years of previous Handyman/Maintenance experience
• Additional qualifications within the field are advantageous (Salary Dependent)
• Hands-on problem-solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Effective communication with staff and guests
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable and well-spoken
• Team player who leads by example
• Proactive approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Please note that relocation costs will be your own expense if your application is successful and you reside outside the city where the Hotel is located.