General Maintenance Handyman/ Plumber

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Property Sector is looking for a General Maintenance Handyman/ Plumber to carry out general maintenance work in East London

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform basic tasks including carrying out maintenance repairs, such as:
   o Painting and filling minor cracks,
   o Basic carpentry work (repairs to doors and windows),
   o Basic plumbing, electrical and safety work,
   o Plastering and brick work (minor works)

ROLE REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Requirements:
- High school Grade 10 or equivalent qualification required.
- A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a similar role.
- Solid experience with general maintenance work.
- Ability to work with hardware tools and power equipment.
- Extremely organized with good communication skills.
- Detail-orientated with an aptitude for problem-solving.

GENERIC SKILLS:
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Relationship Management
- Teamwork

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Painting
- Tiling
- Carpet laying and cleaning
- Changing of doors and locks
- Changing and repair of windows and hinges
- Changing of light bulbs
- Repairs of cabinet hinges and general woodwork (Basic carpentry)
- (CPT) Grass cutting and tree trimming
- Basic plumbing

ATTRIBUTES
- Emotional control
- Interpersonal Skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Situational sensitivity

Activities Key Performance Indicators
1. Safety
- Ensure OH&S standards met when conducting maintenance work.
- Responding effectively to safety, health and environmental emergencies.
- Ensure that health, safety and environmental policies are observed, and report to the company.
- Attend safety meetings
- Attend safety inspections

2. Efficient unit turnovers
- Clean vacant units (pre and post repair)
- Carry out repairs to vacant units
- Paint interior of units
- Inspect work prior to handover to the Facilities Coordinator
- Comply with turnover turnaround times as agreed

3. Maintenance and Repair
- Complete Work Orders issued
- Give continuous feedback on maintenance work to the company 
- Inspect the buildings and grounds and identifying key areas of concern, and report to the company
- Review cleanliness of the buildings, and report to the company
- Ensure that the repairs are processed, on time according to set standards of delivery.
- Common areas and grounds inspected
- Complex is neat and tidy at all times
- Building optimally maintained
- Building cleanliness standards maintained