Handyman
Newmark Hotels · Western Cape
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- The Maintenance Handyman is responsible for carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance across the hotel to ensure that guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities are safe, functional, and maintained to hotel standards
Minimum Requirements
- 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
Duties and Responsibilities General Maintenance
- Perform day-to-day maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, public areas, offices, and back-of-house areas.
- Attend to maintenance requests promptly and efficiently.
- Conduct minor plumbing repairs leaks, blockages, taps, toilets.
- Carry out basic electrical work changing plugs, light fittings, switches – within legal scope.
- Perform basic carpentry work doors, locks, furniture repairs.
- Assist with painting, patching, tiling, and general building maintenance.
Preventative Maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections of rooms and facilities to identify maintenance issues.
- Carry out preventative maintenance tasks according to schedules.
- Report major defects or safety risks to the Maintenance Manager immediately.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
- Use tools, equipment, and PPE correctly.
- Report hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly.
Guest & Staff Support
- Respond professionally and courteously to guest maintenance requests.
- Minimise disruption to guests while performing repairs.
- Work closely with Front Office, Housekeeping, and other departments to resolve issues.
Tools, Stock & Equipment
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
- Report damaged or missing tools.
- Assist with stock control of maintenance supplies and materials.
Additional Duties
- Assist contractors when required.
- Be available for emergency maintenance issues after hours when required.
- Perform any reasonable duties assigned by management
Deadline:10th September,2026