Maintenance Officer at St Saviour's School

Job Description

• To perform general maintenance and repairs for the school’s equipment, buildings, and machines including plumbing work, basic carpentry, electrical repairs and air conditioning system maintenance.

Specific Duties

• Check that all electrical fixtures and fittings are in a safe working condition at the start of each day.
• Inspect and identify equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.
• Plan repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manual as needed.
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.
• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.
• Request supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Inform the Head, Administration of any electrical repairs that need to be undertaken and to complete these tasks with immediate effect.
• Inform the Head, Administration of any electrical faults that may pose a danger to the children and staff.
• Ensure there is a consistent power supply to the school by reverting to the generator or any other school-owned source of electricity when the PHCN supply fails.
• Check the supply of diesel and inform the Administrative Secretary when there is 1 weeks supply left, 200 litres.
• Check before starting any electrical work to ensure that all safety procedures are in place and to repeat these checks before any current is re-connected.
• To check daily that all classroom fixtures and fittings are in good working order.
• Carry out repairs to classroom fixtures and fittings and where needed inform the Administrative Secretary if additional technicians, carpenters etc are required.
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.
• Check the maintenance book daily and prioritise the work that needs to be carried out.
• Check that all plumbing is in good functional order and to undertake the necessary repairs.
• Undertake regular inspections of all septic tanks to ensure that the levels do not pose a health risk
• Ensure that the works for the summer vacation are completed before the school resumes for the new session.
• Provide receipts for any goods purchased.
• Operate and maintain the school generators.
• Ensure safety and proper use of the generator by, checking fuel and oil gauges before switching on switching off all air conditioners, fridges and fans before switching on generator and switching off the generator and change to PHCN power supply as soon as public power is restored
• Report immediately any malfunctioning or unusual sound or fluctuation or smell from the generator
• Be abreast with and adhere to all school policies.
• Undertake specific duties at whole school functions and events that may be regarded as within the duties of this post
• Always dress neatly and uphold the name of the school.
• To undertake such duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties of the post and any other duties as directed by the Head, Administration.

Qualifications

• Required Education: OND qualifications in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
• Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years previous experience in maintenance.

Competencies:

Technical:

• Plumbing
• Electrical systems
• General carpentry and repairs
• Use of hand/power tools
• Drawings blueprints
• Knowledge of technical/repair manuals.

Behavioural:

• Interpersonal skills
• Creativity
• Conscientious
• Result oriented
• Customer Service
• Trustworthy
• Resilience
• Adaptability
• Organizational Skills
• Time management skills.
• Communication skills
• Problem solving.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up some reasonably heavy items
• Physical stamina and dexterity.