Campus Facilities & Operations Leader

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is looking for a Facilities Manager at GEMS Royal Dubai School. This role involves overseeing maintenance, transport coordination, and ensuring HSE compliance across the school and staff housing. You will be responsible for planning preventive maintenance, supervising contractors, managing vendor contracts, and maintaining a safe campus.

Successful candidates will have experience in facilities management, strong communication skills, and attention to detail to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication is necessary.
• Experience supervising facilities and maintenance is beneficial, especially in the educational sector or Middle East.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive and hands-on approach, willing to extend effort beyond typical workday.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules for buildings and common areas.
• Coordinate building maintenance issues to meet safety and security standards.
• Assess and track critical systems, scheduling servicing as needed.
• Manage vendor performance and compliance with contracts.
• Supervise ancillary teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Ensure the welfare of staff accommodation operations.
• Act as a focal point for campus emergencies, documenting actions.
• Maintain asset and work order records while prioritizing maintenance requests.
• Coordinate safe and reliable school transportation operations.
• Implement health, safety, and hygiene programs.

Skills

Preventive maintenance planning

CAFM or work order tracking

Contractor oversight

HSE compliance

Risk assessment

Emergency response

Basic knowledge of MEP systems

Procurement coordination

Education

Good general education

Job description

Gems Education UAE is looking for a Facilities Manager at GEMS Royal Dubai School. This role involves overseeing maintenance, transport coordination, and ensuring HSE compliance across the school and staff housing. You will be responsible for planning preventive maintenance, supervising contractors, managing vendor contracts, and maintaining a safe campus.

Successful candidates will have experience in facilities management, strong communication skills, and attention to detail to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.