Job Summary

• The Maintenance Officer is responsible for the effective upkeep, repair, and preventive maintenance of all school buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• The role ensures that the learning environment remains safe, functional, and conducive for students and staff.
• The Maintenance Officer works proactively to prevent breakdowns and responds promptly to maintenance emergencies, coordinating both in-house tasks and external contractors when required.

Key Responsibilities
Facility Maintenance & Repairs:

• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, classrooms, offices, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor construction work.
• Ensure timely repair of fixtures, fittings, and structural issues to minimise disruption to school activities.
• Maintain proper registration, servicing, and repair schedules for all machinery, including generators and motorized equipment.

Safety & Compliance:

• Conduct routine checks on fire safety systems such as fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and exits.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate scheduled compliance works e.g., testing equipment, emergency lighting checks, safety certifications.
• Immediate response to all maintenance requests including power outages, leaks, or hazards.

Vendor & Contractor Coordination:

• Liaise with external contractors and vendors for specialised repair work.
• Schedule and supervise contracted maintenance tasks to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of all outsourced maintenance activities.

Inventory & Resource Management:

• Maintain an updated inventory of tools, materials, and supplies required for maintenance tasks.
• Ensure effective budget utilisation and track expenditures for maintenance activities.
• Recommend procurement of materials and equipment when necessary.

Team Supervision & Collaboration:

• Supervise cleaners, ensuring the school environment is consistently clean and well-maintained.
• Supervise gardeners to ensure lawns, fields, and flowerbeds are neat, trimmed, and aesthetically maintained.
• Collaborate with school staff to schedule maintenance tasks with minimal disruption to teaching and learning.
• Assist in organising and setting up equipment for school events, programmes, and activities.

Project & Operational Support:

• Perform small construction and improvement projects such as basic carpentry, concrete work, and pathway adjustments.
• Assist in both reactive and preventive maintenance across all facilities.
• Implement routines to ensure ongoing campus upkeep and facility improvements.

Key Performance Indicators KPIs

• Preventive Maintenance: Completion rate of scheduled preventive tasks.
• Response Time: Speed and efficiency in addressing maintenance requests.
• Budget Management: Efficient utilisation of maintenance budget and resources.
• Safety Compliance: Consistent adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Cost & Energy Efficiency: Reduction in utility waste and effective facility operation.
• Work Order Completion: Quality and timeliness of completed tasks.
• Customer Satisfaction: Positive feedback from staff, students, and administration.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar maintenance role preferably in a school or institutional environment.
• Proven ability to work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and reliability.
• Skilled in safe use of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Proactive attitude with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of maintaining generators and motorized equipment.
• Excellent leadership and team supervision skills.
• Strong organisational and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to supervise support staff effectively.