Maintenance Handyman

Red Ember Recruitment; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment seeks a Maintenance Handyman in Franschhoek to ensure facilities and equipment are well maintained and functioning.

You will perform repairs across plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting and general building tasks, and respond to maintenance requests promptly.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of electrical/plumbing/AC experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' general electrical, plumbing, and/or air conditioning repairs and maintenance.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Valid Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and annual servicing of tools and equipment, ensuring they are in optimal condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from various departments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, making necessary repairs or arranging external service when required.
• Perform plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of tools, equipment, spare parts, and materials.
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities and repairs.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

Air conditioning maintenance

General maintenance

Hand tools

Education

Matric Certificate

Technical qualification in Facilities/Maintenance/Engineering

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is looking for a Maintenance Handyman for one of our clients in Franschhoek.

You will excel in this role if you are an efficient, solution-driven individual, who is hardworking and functions well within a team. The successful candidate must be an experienced Maintenance Handyman that needs to ensure that the facilities and equipment in and around all our clients' properties are well maintained and in good working order.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and annual servicing of tools, and equipment, ensuring they are in optimal working condition.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from various departments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, making necessary repairs or arranging for external service providers when required.
• Perform general handyman tasks, including but not limited to plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs.
• Respond to building maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of tools, equipment, spare parts, and materials.
• Keep detailed records of all maintenance activities, including repairs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' general electrical, plumbing, and/or air conditioning and heat pump repairs and maintenance.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures of electrical tools and equipment.
• Basic hand tools and electrical knowledge.
• Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas.

Inherent Requirements

• Matric Certificate.
• Technical qualification in Facilities/Maintenance/Engineering or related field beneficial.
• Valid Driver's license.