Maintenance Handyman

 

Recruiter:

Tower Group

Job Ref:

2672758167

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa


SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The handyman will be a person who is practical and very good with working their hands. Their job description covers a variety of duties that involve repairing and maintaining buildings and equipment, both indoor and outdoor at Client .

  • The handyman will ensure that facilities and equipment in Client are in good working condition.
  • The handyman’s responsibilities involve general maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness in Client to ensure that facilities and equipment are always in working order.
  • The handyman must have knowledge of health and safety and be able to carry out regular checks and report back on findings.
  • Have a good knowledge of carpentry, the handyman will make sure that the office furniture is in working order.
  • The handyman also oversees the painting and renovation of offices and buildings as required.
  • It will be the duty of the handyman to ensure that all office appliances are always repaired and functioning well.
  • The handyman must have knowledge of plumbing and should be able to fix minor plumbing works that may arise.
  • The handyman must also have some knowledge of electrical work and be able to fix minor electrical faults.
  • Overseeing building maintenance includes informing the management about building and office equipment that needs to be replaced, and ordering for new ones as directed by the management.
  • The handyman is required to keep good records of expenses made on the repair and purchase of building and office equipment and presenting them upon request by management.
  • The handyman is expected to carry out inspections and report on facilities in Client as per the maintenance schedule.
  • The handyman is mandated to always make him available and to respond promptly to emergencies that may arise from building or office equipment or appliances malfunctioning.
  • The position requires that the handyman is the contact person and be a key holder for security related matters afterhours and be available when the security company calls.

The list of important tasks, duties, and responsibilities performed by the handyman while carrying out their functions is shown in the job description below:

  • Carry out carpentry works by fixing furniture.
  • Repair electrical gadgets.
  • Repair plumbing appliances.
  • Health and Safety checks and reporting
  • Carry out flooring works.
  • Troubleshoot general problems.
  • Repair and replace general hardware.
  • Remove stains and paint building when necessary.
  • Attend to members of staff promptly when called upon.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

The qualities, including skills, knowledge, and abilities required for a handyman to perform his tasks effectively include:

  • Security consciousness.
  • Being highly observant.
  • Ability to solve problems.
  • Being smart and agile.
  • Have good human relations.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good time management.
  • Good knowledge of electrical works.
  • Good knowledge of carpentry.
  • Have a positive attitude to work.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Must have a Code 8 driver’s license
  • Must be in good health
  • Be able to climb up and down ladders
  • Knowledge and ability to use power tools

 

 

 

 

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