Maintenance & Property Assistant

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Maintenance & Property Assistant with Recruit'd, focusing on the general upkeep, maintenance, and repair of a property, including a guest house. **What you will do** * Conduct general maintenance and repairs throughout the guest house. * Maintain the gardens, outdoor areas and surrounding property. * Identify and attend to maintenance issues before they become bigger problems. * Perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting and handyman duties. * Ensure that rooms, common areas and facilities are kept in good working order. * Monitor the condition of furniture, fixtures, equipment and property infrastructure. * Coordinate external contractors when specialised repairs are required. * Assist with general property upkeep and other maintenance-related duties as required. * Ensure that the property is safe, neat and presentable at all times. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Previous experience in general maintenance, property maintenance or a similar hands-on role. * Good practical skills and the ability to handle basic repairs. * Knowledge of plumbing, electrical maintenance, painting and general handyman work will be advantageous. * Ability to work independently and take initiative. * Reliable, trustworthy and responsible. * Good problem-solving skills. * Valid driver's licence. **Who should apply** This role is ideal for an individual with previous hands-on experience in general or property maintenance. The successful candidate will possess good practical skills in basic repairs, potentially including plumbing, electrical, painting, and general handyman work. They should be able to work independently, take initiative, and demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness, responsibility, and good problem-solving skills. A valid driver's licence is also required. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/engineering/engineering-management/pongola/maintenance-property-assistant-id-7609420 Source: jobmail

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