Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a School Assistant Administrator to manage all maintenance tasks in our school.
In this profile you’ll need to wear many different hats; the planner, the problem-solver etc. You should have the skills to communicate with various people, handle budgets and logistics, and keep all educational programs running.
If you’re up to the task, and you’re also committed to high-quality education, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities
• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation
• Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
• Check electrical and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality
• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
• Allocate workload and supervise upkeep staff (custodians, janitors etc.)
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities
• Ensure health and safety policies
• Ensure the school complies with relevant laws and regulations
• Develop and run educational program
• Communicate with parents, regulatory bodies and the public
• Implement actions that improve the school and the quality of education (e.g. building renovations, new guidelines for students, new subjects)
• Help shape and uphold the vision of the school

Requirements

1.Proven experience as maintenance manager or other managerial role
2.Experience in planning maintenance operations
3.Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
4.Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
5.Ability to keep track of and report on activity
6.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
7.Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
8.High school diploma or equivalent; Degree from a vocational school or BSc/BA in business administration or facility management will be an advantage