Leighton Van Riet

I am a motivated and self-directed maintenance assistant with experience in troubleshooting, renovation, and a passion for solving problems. Possess a strong understanding of electrical and plumbing systems, along with a dedication to safety and quality work. Eager to grow as a maintenance assistant and utilize advanced technical and interpersonal skills in a challenging career with a progressive organization.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT at GRANDE PROVANCE ESTATE (2024-03 – Present)

• Performing routine inspections.
• Making minor repairs to buildings and equipment.
• Performing cleaning duties to ensure a safe and well-kept facility.
• Assisting senior technicians with larger projects.
• Managing maintenance supplies.
• Following health and safety regulations.

MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT at HUGUENOT MEMORIAL MUSEUM (2022-11 – 2023-09)

• Facility upkeep.
• Minor repairs: Fixing issues in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, and maintaining equipment to ensure it is in working order.
• Supporting senior technicians and maintenance teams with larger repair projects and tasks.
• Keeping track of maintenance supplies and notifying supervisors when items are running low.

MAINTENANCE / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT at TERBODORE COFFEE ROASTERS (2019-02 – 2022-11)

• Assembling products.
• Operating and maintaining machinery.
• Performing quality control.
• Ensuring a safe and clean work environment.
• Material handling

RUNNER at OUDE SLAVEN RESTAURANT (2016-11 – 2017-06)

• Food and drink delivery.
• Table maintenance: Clear used dishes, utensils, and glasses from tables between customers and reset them with fresh items.
• Support: Assist servers with other tasks as needed

GENERAL WORKER at HAUTE ESPOIR (2015-01 – 2016-06)

• Manual labor: Performing physical tasks like carrying materials, loading/unloading goods, and site preparation.
• Cleaning and maintenance Support tasks: Assisting skilled workers in various jobs

Certificate in WINE TASTING AMBASSADOR – THE CAPE WINELANDS ACADEMY (2019-03 – 2019-03)

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE in High School Matric – GROENDAL SECONDARY SCHOOL (2017 – 2017)