Junior Hospitality Maintenance Technician

Bright Placements; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Placements seeks a Junior Maintenance Assistant to support the maintenance team in keeping hotel facilities, equipment, and infrastructure in optimal condition at a luxury lodge in Hout Bay, Western Cape. You will assist with preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure a safe, functional guest environment.

The role requires basic maintenance knowledge, hands-on problem solving, and a willingness to work weekends and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Trade certificate or vocational qualification in Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Mechanical, or Building Maintenance (advantageous).
• OHS training is advantageous.
• Valid South African driver’s license (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance programmes for buildings, guest rooms, public areas, and staff facilities.
• Carry out general repairs, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and masonry work.
• Perform routine inspections of facilities and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Respond to maintenance requests from departments in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with repairing and maintaining HVAC systems, lighting, water systems, and general equipment where applicable.
• Conduct daily checks of generators, pumps, boilers, water treatment systems, and other operational equipment.
• Ensure guest rooms and public areas are maintained to the highest presentation and safety standards.
• Maintain swimming pools, gardens, pathways, and outdoor facilities where required.
• Assist with the setup and maintenance of conference rooms, events, and special functions.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and maintenance workshops are clean, organised, and secure.
• Monitor stock levels of maintenance supplies and report shortages.
• Assist contractors and service providers during maintenance projects and scheduled servicing.
• Follow health, safety, environmental, and fire regulations at all times.
• Complete maintenance records, job cards, and inspection reports accurately.
• Support emergency maintenance repairs and be available for after-hours call-outs when required.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Trade certificate or vocational qualification

OHS training

Driver's license (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing tools

Plumbing tools

Job description

Bright Placements seeks a Junior Maintenance Assistant to support the maintenance team in keeping hotel facilities, equipment, and infrastructure in optimal condition at a luxury lodge in Hout Bay, Western Cape. You will assist with preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure a safe, functional guest environment.

The role requires basic maintenance knowledge, hands-on problem solving, and a willingness to work weekends and flexible shifts.