Job type
- Full-time
Job description
- Large Hotel in Sandton is looking for an energetic, reliable and experienced Handyman to join its maintenance team.
- The successful candidate will assist with general repairs, preventative maintenance and the upkeep of hotel facilities, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for guests and employees.
Duties:
- Perform general maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel.
- Carry out plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical and facility maintenance tasks as required.
- Repair plumbing fixtures and fittings.
- Complete planned preventative maintenance tasks allocated by the Maintenance Manager.
- Respond to maintenance requests and complete allocated repairs promptly and efficiently.
- Use appropriate tools, materials and safe working methods when performing maintenance tasks.
- Follow the hotel’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures.
- Keep workshops and maintenance areas clean, tidy and organised.
- Assist with other maintenance duties according to operational requirements.
Requirements:
- Recognised maintenance-related qualification.
- At least 1–2 years’ maintenance experience within a hotel or hospitality environment.
- Proven general maintenance experience, including plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical repairs.
- Good knowledge of electrical fixtures, fittings and their maintenance.
- Knowledge of relevant tools, materials and health and safety requirements.
- Strong English communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Good planning, organisational and multitasking skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a reliable work ethic.
- Professional appearance and a positive, friendly and service-oriented attitude.
- Physically able to perform manual maintenance tasks.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays according to operational requirements.
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026