Assistant Engineer-Electrical

Straits International School; Erode; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Straits International School is seeking a facilities manager to oversee the maintenance and repair of school facilities and ensure safety compliance. The role involves managing facilities staff, coordinating resources, and liaising with external contractors for large-scale repairs.

The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management within an educational setting and hold relevant safety certifications to uphold high standards of wellbeing and safety across the campus.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Relevant certifications in safety or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school facilities.
• Oversee safety compliance and emergency preparedness.
• Manage facilities staff and resources.
• Coordinate with external contractors for large-scale repairs.

Skills

Facilities management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication abilities

Safety regulations knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities: Ensure the maintenance and repair of school facilities. Oversee safety compliance and emergency preparedness. Manage facilities staff and resources. Coordinate with external contractors for large-scale repairs. Skills: Strong facilities management and organizational skills. Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities. Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures. Requirements: Experience in facilities management, preferably in an educational setting. Relevant certifications and knowledge of safety regulations.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students

Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect

We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively.

We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible.

We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously.

Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.