Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Maintenance Assistant

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Location: Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting with the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the hotel's buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for guests and employees. The role supports preventative maintenance programmes and responds promptly to maintenance requests while maintaining high hospitality standards.

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Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance

• Perform routine inspections of hotel facilities and report defects.
• Carry out general repairs including plumbing, carpentry, painting, tiling, plastering and basic electrical work.
• Assist with preventative maintenance schedules.
• Repair or replace damaged fixtures, fittings and equipment.
• Maintain guest rooms, public areas, conference facilities and back-of-house areas.

Electrical & Plumbing

• Replace light bulbs, switches and electrical fittings where authorised.
• Repair leaking taps, toilets and plumbing fixtures.
• Assist contractors with specialised maintenance work when required.

Grounds & Facilities

• Maintain pathways, parking areas and outdoor facilities.
• Ensure hotel facilities remain clean, safe and operational.

Guest & Operational Support

• Respond promptly to guest maintenance requests.
• Complete maintenance work with minimal disruption to guests.
• Communicate professionally with guests and colleagues.

Health & Safety

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and hotel safety procedures.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
• Report hazards immediately.
• Ensure tools and equipment are stored safely.
• Participate in emergency procedures where required.

Equipment & Inventory

• Maintain maintenance tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Monitor stock levels of maintenance materials and advise when replenishment is required.
• Keep the workshop clean and organised.

Administration

• Complete maintenance job cards accurately.
• Record completed work and report outstanding issues.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance records and preventative maintenance schedules.

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Minimum Requirements

Education

• Grade 12 (Matric) Advantageous
• Technical qualification or trade certificate would be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years' maintenance experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Experience in general building maintenance.

Knowledge & Skills

• Basic electrical maintenance.
• Plumbing repairs.
• Carpentry.
• Painting and finishing.
• General building maintenance.
• Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Preventative maintenance practices.
• General handyman skills.
• Ability to use maintenance tools safely.
• Must be willing to work rotational shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the hotel or have reliable transport to ensure punctual attendance for all shifts.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications to: [email protected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R8 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person