Handyperson

Job purpose

To ensure that the house-keeping or general maintenance of the building/s and other Handyperson duties are undertaken with respect to Growthpoint’s planned maintenance and emergency work programme.

The Handyperson has no direct reports and no budgetary responsibility. The position will report to the Operations Manager

Duties and responsibilities
- Ensure that compliance is maintained within required building and statutory regulations and Growthpoint standards;
- Maintenance of efficient responses/feedback to complaints/queries received from tenants;
- Carry out general maintenance or housekeeping duties as directed by work instructions;
- All administration/correspondence and follow up functions related to the position.

Qualifications & Experience
- Basic literacy skills (read and write English);
- Matric plus minimum 3 years’ relevant experience OR must have a Handyperson Course Certificate plus minimum 1-year experience;
- Plumbing maintenance experience is highly preferred
- A relevant trade qualification will be advantageous.

Competencies and Skills
- Basic knowledge of the methods, material, tools, equipment, safety hazards and the safety precautions used in building management (Appropriate use of tools and experience in using them is necessary)
- Painting, tiling, electrical and other general Handyperson skills
- Tenant liaison experience is essential
- Driver’s license and own transport (advantageous).

Working conditions
- Ability to work after hours and on weekends when required
- Must be willing to a hands-on approach - electrical, plumbing, HVAC installations, fire regulations.