Handyman (Painter) - Stellenbosch at Tsebo Solution

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintenance Support

• Applies protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, lacquer, and/or other related materials to interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, furniture, equipment, and other structures. 
• Washes, scrapes, sands, torches, and/or smooth interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials. 
• Cleans equipment, paint mixing area, and work area. 
• Installs, repairs, and maintains drywall, wall texturing, and ceiling acoustic texturing. 
• Erects various types of scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area for Painters and others. 
• Applies paints, stains, surface preparatory materials, and undercoating materials to a variety of surfaces, as appropriate, and according to Materials Safety Data Sheets ensuring compliance with hazardous materials guidelines. 
• Determines appropriate colour for new or replacement applications through consultation with the Maintenance Manager.
• Maintains existing paint surfaces through matching and tinting of appropriate paint products.
• Prepares and implements line striping layouts for streets and parking lots.
• Identification, safe handling, and appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials, and other hazardous materials.
• Carry out any other tasks as requested by Management.
• Perform all glazing assignments
• Undertake Planned Preventative Maintenance Tasks allocated by the Senior Technician.
• Undertake Re-active Maintenance Tasks and Repairs allocated by the Senior Technician.
• Ensure that best Operating Practice is applied when undertaking Maintenance Tasks / Repairs.
• Provide a list of required materials to Senior Technician to enable successful execution of Maintenance Tasks.
• Complete and issue Check Sheets to Senior Technician on a weekly basis.
• Assist in keeping Workshop tidy and presentable
• Plumbing Repairs: Fixing leaks, replacing faucets, unclogging drains, repairing or replacing pipes.
• Electrical Work: Replacing lights.
• Carpentry: Repairing or installing cabinets, shelves, doors, windows, and trim work; building or repairing furniture; fixing or replacing damaged woodwork.
• Painting: Preparing surfaces, patching holes, applying primer and paint, selecting and matching paint colors, touch-up work.
• Drywall Repairs: Patching holes, repairing cracks, applying joint compound, sanding, and preparing surfaces for painting.
• Flooring: Installing or repairing laminate, vinyl, or tile flooring; repairing or replacing damaged floorboards; carpet installation or repairs.
• General Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance tasks, such as replacing filters, lubricating hinges, tightening screws, and checking for safety hazards.
• Shelving and Storage: Building and installing shelves, organizing storage spaces, installing hooks or racks.
• Exterior Maintenance: Cleaning gutters, power washing surfaces, repairing fences or gates, maintaining outdoor structures.
• Assembly: Putting together furniture, equipment, or other items that require assembly.
• Miscellaneous Repairs: Handling various small repairs, such as fixing leaky faucets, squeaky hinges, loose doorknobs, or wobbly furniture.
• Transportation of fellow employees
• Four work orders per day on average
• Cleaning of Offices

Customer Satisfaction

• Ensure a high level of customer service is provided and maintained

ISO 9001; 14001 & 45001 – Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety Standards

• Adhere to the TFS’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Management System’s Policies & Procedures of as applicable to this position.

Ad Hoc

• Any reasonable action requested by management.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and application techniques common to the painting trade. 
• Knowledge and skill in hazardous materials handling, application, and disposal. 
• Knowledge of text and display requirements for signage applications. 
• Exterior Maintenance: Cleaning gutters, power washing surfaces, repairing fences or gates, maintaining outdoor structures.
• Assembly: Putting together furniture, equipment, or other items that require assembly.
• Miscellaneous Repairs: Handling various small repairs, such as fixing leaky faucets, squeaky hinges, loose doorknobs, or wobbly furniture.
• Transportation of fellow employees
• Four work orders per day on average
• Cleaning of Office

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 10
• 3 years painting experience 
• Knowledge of tools and materials used in the assigned area of responsibility.