Maintenance Handyman

redember-recruitment; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Maintenance Handyman for a client in Franschhoek. The role focuses on maintaining facilities and equipment across properties, with hands-on repairs and efficient problem solving in a team setting.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC maintenance, knowledge of electrical safety, and a practical toolbox. This on-site position appreciates local Franschhoek applicants.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Air conditioning

Heat pump repairs

Basic hand tools

Safe working procedures

Education

Matric Certificate

Technical qualification in Facilities/Maintenance/Engineering

Tools

Basic hand tools

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.