Merrick Mitchley

Experienced Facilities & Maintenance Manager with over 12 years of combined experience across school facilities, residential estates, property operations, hospitality-style management, maintenance coordination, and team supervision. Proven ability to manage high operational standards, lead support teams effectively, and maintain safe, organised, and guest-ready environments. Recognised for strong communication, hands-on problem solving, preventative maintenance planning, and delivering reliable operational support in fast-paced environments.

Property Manager - Wander

(2025-07)

• Manage day-to-day operations across multiple luxury residential and short-term rental properties.
• Coordinate housekeeping teams, maintenance staff, and external contractors to ensure all homes remain guest-ready.
• Conduct property inspections before guest arrivals and after departures to maintain operational standards.
• Oversee preventative maintenance scheduling for HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical work, appliances, landscaping, and pools.
• Respond quickly to maintenance requests and operational emergencies while maintaining excellent guest service.
• Track operational costs, maintenance expenses, invoices, and contractor quotations.
• Maintain strong communication with homeowners, management teams, guests, and vendors.

Maintenance Manager - Waterfall Country Estate

(2024-08 - 2025-02)

• Supervised maintenance teams and coordinated daily operational schedules.
• Managed general repairs, painting, plumbing, and estate upkeep.
• Ensured compliance with estate regulations and health & safety standards.
• Worked alongside contractors and service providers to complete maintenance projects efficiently.

Facilities Co-Ordinator - Pinnacle College Waterfall

(2020-01 - 2023-10)

• Managed cleaning, security, maintenance, and grounds teams across the campus.
• Oversaw preventative maintenance and facility inspections.
• Coordinated contractor access, event operations, and safety compliance.
• Maintained high standards across sports fields, classrooms, pools, and outdoor facilities.

Operations Manager - Erentprop

(2018-09 - 2019-12)

• Managed maintenance scheduling across multiple properties.
• Handled contractor communication, quotations, invoices, and operational repairs.

National Senior Certificate (NSC) - Parktown High School for Boys (2011)