Description

Role: Maintenance Technician

Department: Facilities

Remuneration: 13,000.00 - R14,000.00 (Basic Salary)

Benefits: Provident Fund and Medical Aid

Job Brief

At Workshop17, we are passionate about creating inspiring workspaces and providing world-class service to our members. As part of our commitment to maintaining exceptional environments, we are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team in the Western Cape. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and take pride in keeping spaces running smoothly, this is the opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate should have experience in troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, painting and preparation, and responding promptly to repair requests as instructed by the Regional Facilities Manager.

General scope of work

• Routine inspections/walkthroughs of the locations to identify and resolve issues.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
• Repair and install fixtures, fittings, furniture, appliances, and equipment as needed.
• Painting, plastering, and drywall patching are performed to maintain the facility's appearance.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies, troubleshoot problems and provide effective solutions.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks according to scheduled timelines to minimise downtime.
• Schedule after-hours maintenance to avoid disrupting clients.
• Perform weekly checks on UPS / Generator and backup power for all locations.
• Assemble furniture and office equipment; hang shelves, frames, and signage as required.
• Manage the tools and supplies inventory, ensuring proper storage and maintenance of equipment, and efficient use of resources.
• Connect with the Facilities Manager to coordinate external contractors for larger or specialised work to be done.
• Keep detailed maintenance logs and report issues to the Facilities Manager.
• Consistently update jobs/tickets to share progress and feedback.
• Assist with other office maintenance tasks as needed, such as providing support during office events or functions.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate should be proactive, solutions-driven, and take ownership of their work. Having a positive attitude and the ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment are important in this role.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' proven experience in a maintenance, facilities, handyman, building services, or property maintenance role.
• Demonstrated painting experience is compulsory (including surface preparation, patching, and finishing).
• Understanding of basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Competence in using hand tools and power equipment, including safety.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical ability to perform manual labour, including lifting, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Good communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Flexible availability for occasional after-hours or weekend maintenance work.
• Experience using ticketing, facilities management, or helpdesk systems (advantageous).
• Valid driver’s license (advantageous).
• Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations (advantageous).

Working at Workshop17 

Ready to join Africa’s #1 co-working space? Where individuals, teams and companies choose to work, meet and event. Our 15 unique locations across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Paarl, Ballito and Mauritius offer our members a fully serviced, flexible, high-tech, co-working space, providing a platform for innovation, community, learning and culture.

Why work for us?

Besides being the best co-working place in Africa, we’re a dynamic and passionate team that works smart, in an energetic, fast-paced culture of service, responsibility and creative problem-solving. Goal-orientated? Ambitious? We’re all about upskilling, learning and self-improvement. Suppose you are a straight-talking, multi-tasking individual who’s all about customer service and can handle heavy workloads and everyday glitches effortlessly. In that case, we want you to be part of our growing team at Workshop17.