Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor
Full Time
1 week ago
Lusaka, Lusaka
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Job description
We are seeking a practical, proactive and organised Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor to keep our school campuses safe, functional and well presented. This is a hands-on role: the successful candidate will personally
carry out repairs while leading and coordinating the grounds and maintenance team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carry out carpentry, painting, drilling, secure wall mounting, furniture repairs and general handyman work.
• Inspect classrooms, bathrooms, playgrounds, buildings and outdoor spaces daily; identify issues before they
escalate.
• Oversee gardening, grass watering, pruning, irrigation and grounds presentation.
• Supervise all grounds and maintenance staff, assign tasks and maintain daily, weekly and monthly work
schedules.
• Maintain a repairs register, preventative maintenance calendar and completion reports.
• Control tools, equipment and consumables through issue-and-return logs, secure storage and regular
stocktakes.
• Monitor materials, minimise wastage and request approved purchases when needed.
• Follow school safeguarding and health-and-safety requirements; refer specialist work to qualified
contractors.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Proven hands-on experience in general maintenance, carpentry, painting and secure mounting/installation.
• Experience supervising a small maintenance or grounds team.
• Strong initiative, practical problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to keep accurate schedules, maintenance records and inventory logs.
• Reliable, physically capable and comfortable working in a school environment.
• Relevant trade qualification, landscaping experience and a driver’s licence are advantageous.
To apply: Submit a CV outlining practical experience and contactable references to [email protected].
Important: This is not a desk-based supervisory role. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform
maintenance tasks alongside the team.
