Facility Manager

Description

• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe, secure, functional and inspiring learning environment, we are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly competent Facilities Head to join our team.
• The Facilities Head will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the school's physical infrastructure, facilities, maintenance operations, utilities and service providers.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that the school's environment consistently meets high standards of safety, cleanliness, functionality and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilties
The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing overall leadership and supervision for the school's facilities and maintenance operations.
• Developing and implementing preventive and corrective maintenance plans for the school's buildings, infrastructure, equipment and installations.
• Conducting regular inspections of classrooms, offices, toilets, playgrounds, outdoor spaces, utility areas and other school facilities.
• Identifying maintenance requirements, potential hazards and infrastructure risks and ensuring timely resolution.
• Coordinating repairs, maintenance and servicing of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other facility systems.
• Developing and maintaining a preventive maintenance schedule to minimise equipment failure and operational disruptions.
• Supervising maintenance personnel, cleaners, technicians and other facilities related staff as assigned.
• Managing relationships with contractors, vendors and external service providers.
• Monitoring the quality, cost and timely completion of work carried out by contractors and service providers.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, equipment servicing and contractor performance.
• Overseeing the effective management of essential utilities, including electricity, water and backup power systems.
• Monitoring the use of school resources and identifying opportunities to reduce wastage and improve efficiency.
• Supporting the development and monitoring of facilities related budgets and expenditure.
• Ensuring that appropriate equipment, tools, materials and spare parts are available for maintenance activities.
• Supporting the procurement and proper management of facilities related supplies and equipment.
• Ensuring that facilities meet relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Working closely with Management to identify and implement improvements to the school's physical environment.
• Supporting emergency preparedness and ensuring that relevant facility systems are ready to respond appropriately during emergencies.
• Supporting school events, activities and programmes by ensuring that venues, equipment and facilities are adequately prepared.
• Developing and implementing appropriate procedures for the proper use, care and maintenance of school facilities.
• Preparing regular reports on facility conditions, maintenance requirements, completed work and outstanding issues.
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree from a reputable A list university with a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (2:1) in Facilities Management, Estate Management, Engineering, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in facilities management, property management, maintenance operations or a similar role.
• Previous experience in a reputable school, educational institution, corporate organisation, residential estate, hospitality organisation or similar structured environment will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in managing preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
• Experience supervising technical personnel, contractors and external service providers.
• Good understanding of building maintenance, electrical systems, plumbing, utilities and general infrastructure.
• Experience in budget monitoring, cost control and vendor management.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent operational issues.
• Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facility related reporting tools.

The ideal candidate should be:

• A practical and hands on leader.
• Highly organised and proactive.
• Strong in planning, coordination and execution.
• Able to identify potential problems before they escalate.
• Safety conscious and attentive to detail.
• Firm, fair and effective in supervising people and contractors.
• Resourceful and solution oriented.
• Financially responsible and conscious of cost control.
• Dependable, accountable and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to remain calm and make sound decisions during urgent situations.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean and child friendly environment.
• Respectful of Pinefield Schools' Christian foundation and willing to uphold and support the values and ethos of the school.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:  using "Facilities Head" as the subject of your email.

Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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