Description
Role Overview
The School Facility Manager oversees all aspects of our school’s physical facilities and infrastructure.
This role is critical in ensuring that the school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained, safe, and conducive to learning.
Responsibilities:
The School Facility Manager oversees all aspects of our school’s physical facilities and infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring that the school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained, safe, and conducive to learning.
Facility Maintenance: Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure all buildings, classrooms, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained and in optimal condition.
Safety and Security: Work with the Head of Security and safeguard the school community and property.
Budgeting and Planning: Prepare and manage the facility budget, including cost estimation for maintenance and repairs, and plan for future facility improvements.
Vendor Management: Oversee contracts and relationships with external service providers, contractors, and vendors to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to school standards.
Compliance: Ensure the school’s facilities comply with relevant local building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and school policies.
Inventory Control: Maintain an inventory of school facility tools equipment, and supplies, ensuring timely replacements and repairs when necessary. Ensure items are accounted for and secured overnight, implementing a sign-in and sign-out system.
Qualification and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Previous experience in facility management, preferably in an educational institution or a similar large-scale organization.
Health & Safety Qualification
Skills and Knowledge:
Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing facility-related challenges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders, including staff, parents, and external contractors.
Ability to present complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
Effective organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
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