Experienced Maintenance Handyman – Luxury Hospitality (Franschhoek)

About the role

Pick Me Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Maintenance Handyman for its client's luxury hospitality portfolio in Franschhoek. The successful candidate keeps the facilities and equipment inside and around all client properties well maintained and in good working order. Candidates should be efficient, solution-driven, hardworking and able to work well within a team.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs and annual servicing of tools and equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from various departments and to building maintenance requests, keeping operations running smoothly.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, repair them or arrange external service providers when needed.
• Carry out general handyman work such as 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, including repairs.

Required profile

• At least 2 years' experience in general electrical, plumbing and/or air conditioning and heat pump repairs and maintenance.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience is advantageous.
• Matric certificate; a technical qualification in Facilities/Maintenance/Engineering or a related field is beneficial.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Must reside in the Franschhoek area; candidates already living in the region have preference.
• Only South African citizens or holders of a valid South African permanent residence are considered; no work permit applications accepted.

Required skills

• Basic hand tools and electrical knowledge.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures for electrical tools and equipment.

The position is advertised as a priority position with a competitive salary and benefits offered through an add-on approach. Applications go through the recruitment agency and must include an updated CV with contactable references, certified tertiary education documents, certified reference letters and a recent photograph.