POSITIONS OVERVIEW

Solid’Africa is seeking experienced candidates for the positions listed below, to be based at Remera Rukoma location

Position

Handyman

Responsibilities

The Handyman is responsible for assisting in routine maintenance, minor repairs, and general upkeep of the catering facility. This role supports the maintenance team in ensuring that kitchen equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, and infrastructure remain in optimal working condition. The Handyman also helps with daily maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance checks, and emergency repairs as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical repairs
• Support routine maintenance of kitchen appliances, gas installations, HVAC systems, water filtration systems, and other utilities.
• Help with painting, sealing leaks, fixing door handles, locks, hinges, and other structural elements.
• Identify potential maintenance issues and report them to the Repairs & Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in cleaning and servicing kitchen machinery and equipment under the supervision of the maintenance team.
• Support the installation, relocation, or removal of appliances, furniture, and fixtures.
• Keep maintenance areas, tools, and equipment organized and in good working order.
• Help monitor water, gas, and electricity consumption, reporting irregularities.
• Assist in scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to avoid breakdowns.
• Be on standby for emergency repairs, such as fixing leaks, unclogging drains, replacing bulbs, and minor electrical fixes.
• Respond to urgent repair requests in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications and experience required

• Certificate/Diploma in a relevant technical field (electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance) is an advantage.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a hotel, catering facility, or large commercial kitchen.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience working with kitchen equipment and utilities is an added advantage.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and handle multiple maintenance tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on maintenance skills with knowledge of basic repair techniques.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to ensure quick response to maintenance needs.
• Physical stamina to handle tasks requiring lifting, bending, and working in tight spaces.

• Assist in carrying out minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical repairs
• Support routine maintenance of kitchen appliances, gas installations, HVAC systems, water filtration systems, and other utilities.
• Help with painting, sealing leaks, fixing door handles, locks, hinges, and other structural elements.
• Identify potential maintenance issues and report them to the Repairs & Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in cleaning and servicing kitchen machinery and equipment under the supervision of the maintenance team.
• Support the installation, relocation, or removal of appliances, furniture, and fixtures.
• Keep maintenance areas, tools, and equipment organized and in good working order.
• Help monitor water, gas, and electricity consumption, reporting irregularities.
• Assist in scheduled preventive maintenance tasks to avoid breakdowns.
• Be on standby for emergency repairs, such as fixing leaks, unclogging drains, replacing bulbs, and minor electrical fixes.
• Respond to urgent repair requests in a timely and efficient manner.

• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and handle multiple maintenance tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on maintenance skills with knowledge of basic repair techniques.
• Reliability and strong work ethic to ensure quick response to maintenance needs.
• Physical stamina to handle tasks requiring lifting, bending, and working in tight spaces.

• Certificate/Diploma in a relevant technical field (electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance) is an advantage.
• Experience working with kitchen equipment and utilities is an added advantage.