General Builder | Facilities Maintenance

General Builder (Facilities Maintenance)

George, Western Cape

Help us keep our workplaces safe, functional and looking their best.

We're looking for a reliable General Builder to help maintain our buildings, facilities and surrounding premises, ensuring they're safe, well-maintained and ready to support our teams every day.

If you're someone who enjoys variety, works well independently and believes no repair is too small when it comes to creating a great working environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our General Builder, you'll carry out a wide range of building maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance tasks across our company premises.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing general building repairs, maintenance and minor construction work.
• Completing basic bricklaying, plastering, painting and drywall repairs.
• Repairing doors, windows, locks, fencing, paving and concrete surfaces.
• Carrying out basic plumbing repairs, including leaking pipes, taps, drains and toilet mechanisms.
• Performing basic non-licensed electrical maintenance such as replacing light fittings and reporting faults.
• Conducting preventative maintenance inspections.
• Maintaining grounds through grass cutting, weed control, tree trimming and external cleaning.
• Installing signage, repairing furniture and completing general carpentry work.
• Responding to emergency maintenance requests when required.
• Following all health, safety and PPE requirements.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone who is practical, dependable and enjoys working with their hands.

You'll ideally have:

• 2-3 years' experience in general building maintenance, handyman, facilities maintenance or property maintenance.
• Experience working across multiple maintenance disciplines.
• Confidence using hand and power tools safely.
• Good knowledge of building repairs, plumbing, painting and carpentry.
• The ability to identify maintenance issues before they become major problems.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A strong commitment to health and safety.
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Physical fitness to perform manual work in varying weather conditions.

Advantageous:

• Experience maintaining commercial, industrial or office buildings.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programmes.
• Grounds maintenance experience.
• Valid Code B driver's licence.
• Experience working with contractors and service providers.

Why Join Badger?

At Badger, we believe well-maintained facilities create a better experience for everyone. You'll join a supportive team where your practical skills are valued, your work has visible impact and every day brings something different. We invest in safe working practices, continuous improvement and creating an environment where people can take pride in the quality of their work.

Apply Today

If you're a reliable General Builder with solid maintenance experience and enjoy keeping buildings operating at their best, apply now and become part of a team that takes pride in maintaining safe, functional and professional working environments.