Carpenter Assistant

Salary: Market related Location: Pretoria Job type : Permanent Industry: Hospitality Reference: CWR.K.CA.23092026 COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Our client, an upmarket hotel and conference center in Pretoria is looking for a Carpenter Assistant to join their dynamic team. JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE: To provide high-quality carpentry, joinery and related maintenance services across all guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities at Kievits Kroon, ensuring a safe, well-maintained and upmarket environment in line with brand standards and statutory requirements, under the direction of the Facilities Manager. Deliver timely carpentry repairs and new installations to support uninterrupted hotel operations and an excellent guest experience. Maintain all wooden fixtures, fittings and finishes to a high aesthetic and functional standard consistent with a luxury country hotel and spa environment. Support the Facilities Manager in implementing preventative maintenance plans and safety standards for carpentry-related elements. Coordinate effectively with other maintenance team members and hotel departments to resolve work orders and guest-related issues efficiently. Ensure all carpentry tasks comply with occupational health and safety legislation, hotel policies and manufacturer specifications. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Carpentry maintenance and repairs Install and repair interior and exterior doors, door frames, window frames, door and window hardware, locks and associated ironmongery in guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house. Build, install and repair cupboards, cabinets, wardrobes, vanities, shelving, counters, bar and restaurant joinery, and other wooden or composite fixtures used in the hotel. Fit and install skirtings, dado rails, cornices, architraves and trims to maintain a neat, premium finish. Install, repair and finish drywall/partition walls and ceilings, including access panels and trap doors where required. Inspect and repair wooden flooring, decking, staircases, balustrades, handrails and outdoor timber structures on the estate. Remove and replace damaged or defective woodwork, panels, trims and other building elements using appropriate hand and power tools. New installations, fabrication and projects Interpret drawings, sketches and specifications to plan, measure, mark out and construct required carpentry items. Shape, cut and prepare timber, board products and other materials to specified measurements using saws, planers and other woodworking machinery. Assemble and fasten materials using screws, nails, dowels, adhesives and appropriate fixings to create stable, durable structures. Erect and dismantle safe working platforms, ladders and basic scaffolding in line with safety procedures for work at height. Participate in refurbishment, renovation and small project work as assigned by the Facilities Manager, ensuring minimal disruption to guests. Preventative maintenance and…