Reports to: Facilities Coordinator
Position Overview
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for executing day-to-day preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities across the school campus. The role ensures that all buildings, utilities, equipment, and grounds operate at optimal performance to support a safe, compliant, and conducive learning environment. This position requires strong technical competency, proactive maintenance practices, and adherence to international school operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Multi‑Trade Preventive and Routine Maintenance
- Execute scheduled preventive maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, metal works, and construction-related systems.
- Perform routine inspection and servicing of classrooms, laboratories, offices, generator rooms, playground facilities, toilets, and all school buildings.
- Maintain all Preventive and Routine Maintenance checklists.
2. Electrical Systems – Installation, Repair, and Upgrades
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical wiring, distribution boards, sockets, lighting systems, protection devices, and power outlets.
- Execute repair and installation works for classrooms, offices, labs, generator rooms, toilets, and exterior lighting (security and field lighting).
- Support generator operations, including load tests, fuel monitoring, ATS panel checks, and basic servicing.
3. Plumbing and Sanitary Systems
- Install, maintain, and repair water supply lines, sanitary pipes, drainage systems, water tanks, valves, pumps, and fixtures.
- Address leakage, clogging, low‑pressure issues, and plumbing system failures in classrooms, toilets, cafeterias, staff offices, and staff common areas.
- Support preventive maintenance of school-wide WASH facilities.
4. Carpentry, Wood Works, Welding, and Metal Fabrication
- Perform carpentry repairs including furniture restoration, cabinet installation, door/window repairs, and general wood works.
- Carry out welding and metal fabrication works for gates, support frames, protective covers, benches, barriers, and metal structural elements.
- Fabricate, install, and repair metal and wood components for classrooms, sports facilities, and school campus infrastructure.
5. Construction, Masonry, and Facility Structural Works
- Execute minor construction works including block work, plastering, tiling, concrete patching, and painting.
- Repair cracks, surface deterioration, flooring issues, steps, walkways, and boundary structures.
- Support installation and repair of playground equipment, sports field components, and external campus structures.
6. Emergency Maintenance and Rapid Response
- Respond immediately to urgent electrical, plumbing, structural, and mechanical failures.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues that disrupt teaching, safety, or operational continuity.
- Communicate high‑risk or repeated failures to the Facilities Manager promptly.
7. Safety, Compliance, and Workmanship Standards
- Execute all works in line with HSE standards, school safety policies, and Ethiopian regulatory requirements.
- Apply proper working PPE, lockout/tagout, hazard control, and safe lifting techniques.
- Participate in fire system checks, emergency drills, and safety audits.
8. Facility Support and Operational Logistics
- Assist with classroom setups, event logistics, Audio Visiual systems and space reconfigurations.
- Oversee all external contractor work progress at the school to ensure the quality, timeliness and safety.
- Monitor and follow up with external contractors for scheduled servicing, maintenance, and repair work.
- Support improvement projects related to school buildings and infrastructure, energy efficiency, and workplace safety.
- Repair furniture, doors, windows, locks, and minor carpentry works.
- Monitor inventory levels for tools, materials, and consumables; report shortages proactively.
9. Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare work logs, checklists, material usage records, and issue reports.
- Update the work orders on time and with full technical clarity.
- Report recurrent failures and propose technical improvements.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond to emergencies under tight timelines.
- School service orientation with strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently or within a team-based maintenance environment.
- High level of integrity, discipline, and work ethics.
Work Conditions
- Involves physical activity such as lifting, climbing, bending, and working in tight spaces.
- Exposure to electricity, heights, and mechanical equipment; safety protocols must always be followed.
Performance Indicators
- On-time completion of preventive maintenance schedules.
- Response time to work orders and service requests.
- Reduction in equipment downtime and repeated system failures.
- Accuracy of documentation and quality of technical workmanship.
- Compliance with safety standards and zero avoidable incidents