Housekeeping Handyman

Pepperclub Hotel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Cape Town is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine inspections and maintain facilities including plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry. Responsibilities include responding to guest requests and maintaining accurate documentation. The ideal candidate should be skilled in various maintenance tasks and contribute to a smooth operational flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repairs for hotel facilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail in completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of hotel facilities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and staff.
• Maintain accurate records/documentation of work completed.

Skills

General plumbing

Basic electrical maintenance

Carpentry skills

Painting and decorating

Air conditioning experience

Job description

Overview

REPORTS TO: MAINTENANCE MANAGER

POSITION SUMMARY:

Your Role: Perform routine inspections and maintenance of hotel facilities, including plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and painting. Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and staff, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and in accordance to the SOP.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls from Housekeeping based on inspections of arrival rooms as per the trained standard, including general plumbing (washers, taps, unblocking toilets & basin and shower drains).
• General tiling – floors and walls; flooring work such as carpet tiles; general painting & decorating.
• Basic electrical maintenance.
• Liaising with housekeeping, performing jobs as required; confirm completion of any reported task.
• Carry out tasks within agreed time limits – vacant Arrivals before 11:00 / Departure arrivals before 14:00; confirm complete before 14:00 to Line Manager.
• Maintain accurate records/documentation associated with your work – task sheets to be handed in to the Maintenance Co‑ordinator before the end of shift for Opera requirements resolved.
• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the Hotel arrival rooms to the Maintenance Manager.
• Contribute towards the smooth running of the team; adhere to all organisation policies and procedures.
• From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role.
• You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.
• Air conditioning experience.