Maintenance Executive/Officer

EtonHouse International Education Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EtonHouse International Education Group is seeking a Facilities Officer in Singapore to lead daily maintenance, upkeep and safety of school premises. You will coordinate preventive maintenance (air- conditioning, equipment, painting), manage vendor on-site activities and support events with room setup and teardown.

The role requires a Diploma in Building Services or Facilities Management and 3–4 years in a school or similar setting, with strong English communication and the ability to multi-task

Qualifications

• Diploma in Building Services or Facilities Management.
• At least 3-4 years of work experience in school or similar environment.
• Self-driven and committed with excellent follow up.
• Results oriented and able to work under pressure.
• Able to multi-task and work independently.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; fluent in English.
• Mandarin ability would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, security and cleanliness of buildings and grounds.
• Plan and carry out regular preventive maintenance (Aircon, kitchen equipment, painting, cleaning).
• Handle maintenance requests and monitor response time.
• Oversee upkeep of school buildings and surroundings.
• Troubleshoot routine maintenance and repairs; fix installations.
• Move and arrange furniture as needed.
• Support school events and room setups/teardown.
• Manage external vendors and on-site contractors for maintenance works.

Skills

Self-driven

Results oriented

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Building Services or Facilities Management

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and day-to-day facilities operations of the school, including repairs, cleaning support, contractor coordination and event logistics. Work with the school management team and maintenance colleagues to keep the premises safe, clean and well maintained, and support other campuses as required.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for overall maintenance, security and cleanliness of the building(s) and grounds

• Plans and carries out regular preventive maintenance of facilities including aircon servicing, maintenance of kitchen equipment, kitchen exhaust, fridge maintenance, painting and cleaning of all facilities in the school

• Handles maintenance requests and update maintenance request records and monitor response time

• To look after the upkeep and general care of the school buildings, compound and surroundings

• Perform troubleshooting of routine maintenance and repairs problems, fixing up installations, rectification of maintenance works, plumbing work

• General maintenance and minor repair work including (but not limited to): doors, windows, toilet seats and flushes, furniture, tap washers and some painting of doors and walls

• Painting and redecoration

• General duties and moving of furniture as and when required

• Works together with school’s management team to plan, execute school events, and activities such as open house, concert, graduation ceremonies and other ad-hoc projects to support the room set-up of furniture and tear down of decorations

• Manages external vendors and contractors on-site maintenance works and their contracts in terms of work completion and thorough cleanliness

• Receive and check goods and supplies from suppliers and take them to the appropriate place for storage

• Handles procurement of maintenance or minor renovation works relating to school’s facilities

• Ensures all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with safety and environmental regulations

• Other duties as required by the Principal and Operations Manager

Qualifications:

• Possess Diploma in Building Services or Facilities Management

• At least 3-4 years of work experience either in school environment or similar environment

• Self-driven and committed individual with excellent follow up

• Results oriented and able to work under pressure

• Able to multi-task and work independently

• Good interpersonal, communication skills and fluent in spoken and written English

• Ability to speak Mandarin would be an advantage