Handyman - Sandton

HotelJobs; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Sandton is seeking a hands-on Handyman to join the maintenance team. The role involves general repairs, preventative maintenance and upkeep of hotel facilities to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment for guests and staff.

The candidate should have a recognised maintenance qualification with 1–2 years of hotel or hospitality experience. You will perform plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical tasks and support daily operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Recognised maintenance-related qualification.
• 1–2 years’ maintenance experience in hotel/hospitality.
• Experience in plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical repairs.
• Good knowledge of electrical fixtures and safety requirements.
• Strong English communication and ability to follow instructions.
• Physically able to perform manual maintenance tasks and work evenings/weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel.
• Carry out plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical and facility maintenance tasks as required.
• Repair plumbing fixtures and fittings.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks allocated by the Maintenance Manager.
• Respond to maintenance requests and complete allocated repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Use appropriate tools, materials and safe working methods when performing maintenance tasks.
• Follow the hotel’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Keep workshops and maintenance areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Assist with other maintenance duties according to operational requirements.

Skills

General maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical repairs

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Maintenance-related qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

A Hotel in Sandton is looking for an energetic, reliable and experienced Handyman to join its maintenance team. The successful candidate will assist with general repairs, preventative maintenance and the upkeep of hotel facilities ; ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for guests and employees.

Duties:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel.
• Carry out plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical and facility maintenance tasks as required.
• Repair plumbing fixtures and fittings.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks allocated by the Maintenance Manager.
• Respond to maintenance requests and complete allocated repairs promptly and efficiently.
• Use appropriate tools, materials and safe working methods when performing maintenance tasks.
• Follow the hotel’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
• Keep workshops and maintenance areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Assist with other maintenance duties according to operational requirements.

Requirements:

• Recognised maintenance-related qualification.
• At least 1–2 years’ maintenance experience within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Proven general maintenance experience, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical repairs.
• Good knowledge of electrical fixtures, fittings and their maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant tools, materials and health and safety requirements.
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good planning, organisational and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a reliable work ethic.
• Professional appearance and a positive, friendly and service-oriented attitude.
• Physically able to perform manual maintenance tasks.
• Self-motivated; with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.