Handyman

ADvTECH; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A private education institution seeks a handyman to ensure campus facilities are maintained and functional. Responsibilities include inspecting buildings, conducting repairs, and collaborating with service providers on safety standards. The ideal candidate must have a Matric, a driver's license is advantageous, and must possess at least 2 years of handyman experience. This role requires effective time management and communication skills. Preference will be given to South African candidates.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification is required.
• Driver’s license is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in maintenance/handyman work.
• Must be physically able to perform the work.
• No MIE listing in respect of arrears or outstanding fees to any educational facility.
• No criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Weekly inspect buildings to identify problems.
• Conduct general maintenance in line with safety procedures.
• Report breakages or dangers to the principal.
• Assist with moving furniture and deliveries.
• Check fire equipment for functionality.
• Liaise with service providers for safety standards.
• Manage maintenance of equipment like whiteboards and TVs.
• Generate a supply replacement list weekly.
• Assist campus team during audits.

Skills

Knowledge of higher education systems

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Ability to cope with change

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Matric

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 30,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Job Purpose

The role of the handyman is to maintain, check and repair campus facilities and furniture making sure it’s fully equipped and functional according to agreed infrastructure requirements; as well as to do the work or arrange for the work to be done, by service providers to ensure required infrastructural standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Weekly inspection of buildings, identification of problems, organisation of repairs and replacements.
• Conducts general maintenance in line with safety procedures.
• Observes and reports any breakages, dangers, or damages to the principal.
• Assists with the carrying of boxes, furniture, and deliveries, lock up and access control.
• Check fire equipment to ensure it is always in working order and meets all legal requirements in terms of placement and services.
• Liaise with external service providers, where necessary to ensure all safety standards are met.
• Manage maintenance of equipment, i.e., Whiteboards, TVs, Projectors etc.
• Aid and assist; within ability; everyone on campus to ensure we deliver the service we promise our customers.
• Generate supply replacement list weekly and submit to Principal before close of business every Friday.
• Assist the Campus team on all internal and external audits as required.

Requirements

• Matric
• Driver’s license will be an added advantage.
• Maintenance / Handyman 2 Year(s)
• Must be physically able to perform the work.
• No MIE listing in respect of arrears / outstanding fees to any educational facility.
• No criminal record.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientated.
• Ability to effectively cope with change.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Be able to work in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer; however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.