Handyman

In brief

**Job Title:** Handyman **Company:** Newmark Hotels **Overview** This role is for a Maintenance Handyman at Newmark Hotels. The primary responsibility involves performing general maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout the hotel. This ensures that guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities are kept safe, functional, and consistently meet hotel standards. **What you will do** Key responsibilities include: * Performing day-to-day maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, public areas, offices, and back-of-house areas. * Attending to maintenance requests promptly and efficiently. * Conducting minor plumbing repairs such as leaks, blockages, taps, and toilets. * Carrying out basic electrical work, including changing plugs, light fittings, and switches, within legal scope. * Performing basic carpentry work for doors, locks, and furniture repairs. * Assisting with painting, patching, tiling, and general building maintenance. * Conducting routine inspections of rooms and facilities to identify maintenance issues. * Carrying out preventative maintenance tasks according to schedules. * Reporting major defects or safety risks to the Maintenance Manager immediately. * Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations at all times. * Maintaining a clean, safe working environment. * Using tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly. * Reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly. * Responding professionally and courteously to guest maintenance requests. * Minimising disruption to guests while performing repairs. * Working closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, and other departments to resolve issues. * Maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition. * Reporting damaged or missing tools. * Assisting with stock control of maintenance supplies and materials. * Assisting contractors when required. * Being available for emergency maintenance issues after hours when required. * Performing any reasonable duties assigned by management. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric advantageous. * Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a maintenance or handyman role, preferably in a hotel or similar environment. * Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance. * Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to work independently and under pressure. * Strong attention to detail. * Time management and prioritisation skills. * Good communication skills. * Required to work weekends, public holidays, and shifts. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an individual with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a maintenance or handyman role, ideally within a hotel or similar hospitality environment. The ideal candidate should possess basic knowledge across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance. Essential qualities include strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, attention to detail, time management, prioritisation, and communication skills. Applicants must be capable of working independently and under pressure, and be prepared to work weekends, public holidays, and various shifts. A commitment to health and safety compliance, along with providing professional guest and staff support, is also expected. **Deadline** 8th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/handyman-newmark-hotels-4 Source: myjobmag

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• Health and safety (OHS)

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