General Maintenance: Handyman

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking to employ a General Maintenance: Handyman to join their team. 

The ideal candidate will have minimum Grade 10 and a Code 8 Licence Driver’s license.

POSITION INFO:
JOB SUMMARY
General Maintenance Employee assisting with maintenance on working wine farm and cellar. This role is essential to ensuring that the farm, vineyard infrastructure and winery facilities are properly maintained, safe, and fully operational to support smooth farming and cellar activities.

Duties/responsibilities
Vineyard & Farm Maintenance

• Repair and maintain irrigation systems, pipelines, to a minor level.
• Carry out basic structural repairs to fencing, trellising, gates, and farm roads.
• Assist with erosion control, drainage, and general upkeep of the farm environment.

• Perform routine upkeep of cellar buildings, tasting areas, and storage facilities.
• Support the cellar team with minor equipment maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs.

• Conduct basic servicing and repairs on small machinery, tools, and farm equipment.

• Adhere to farm safety policies.
• Ensure proper storage and safe use of tools, equipment, and materials.

• Support seasonal activities such as harvest preparation, infrastructure setup, and breakdown.
• Perform ad-hoc repair, painting, plumbing, or carpentry tasks as required.
• Assist with general farm labour when necessary.

• Proven experience in general maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
• Ability to operate tools and basic machinery safely.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport advantageous.
• Reliable, proactive, and hands-on approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and support multiple departments.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability

• Min Grade 10
• Code 08 License Driver’s license

• Should be able to perform physical labour
• Good eye sight and hearing