Manager - Facilities and General Services

Job Snapshot

Role:
Manager
- Facilities and General Services

Location:

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Education Management

Function:
Facilities Management-Maintenance

Experience:

At least 3 years ’ experience in a mid-level position within an education or facilities service-oriented industry

Job Type: Not specified

Salary:
Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality:
Not specified

Job Type: Not specified

Aldar Education is seeking a Manager
- Facilities and General Services for ABO Charter School in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The role is responsible for facilities management and general services across the school, ensuring buildings, grounds, accommodation, essential services, contractors, and support teams operate safely and efficiently. The position combines day-to-day facilities oversight with budget management, procurement, regulatory compliance, HSE responsibilities, contractor performance, and leadership of service teams.

ABO is a US Curriculum Charter School serving more than 1500 students from KG2 to Grade 5. The school aims to maintain a collaborative and student-centered environment while continuously developing staff, strengthening stakeholder voice, and evolving its practices. The Manager
- Facilities and General Services will ensure that school facilities and essential support services meet required standards for cleanliness, maintenance, safety, reliability, and value. The role also supports staff accommodation, school events, procurement, resource planning, and critical incident response.

• Take responsibility for the delivery of facilities and general services across the school.
• Promote a service culture and ensure effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Maintain school facilities to high standards of cleanliness, maintenance, and safety.
• Monitor support service teams to ensure efficient and effective performance.
• Oversee school accommodation requirements and support compliance with Aldar Education housing policies and allowances.
• Oversee cost-effective purchasing and contracting in accordance with the school budget, Aldar Education policies, and school development plans.

• Oversee school repairs and maintenance, including inspection of required works and appointment of external service providers where necessary.
• Ensure contractors and internal teams complete agreed works satisfactorily and follow up on deficiencies against the approved scope of work.
• Maintain the security and efficient operation of school buildings, grounds, and facilities in accordance with applicable health and safety guidance.
• Ensure daily site checks are completed for issues including vandalism, cleanliness, maintenance, and general site condition.
• Implement relevant policies, systems, processes, and student safeguarding measures in conjunction with Aldar Education HQ.
• Ensure school events and activities are appropriately planned and resourced.
• Coordinate essential services including catering, security, maintenance, cleaning, transport, waste disposal, and recycling.
• Act as the school point of contact for external service management.
• Support the OSM with the effective utilization of buildings, space, and resources.
• Ensure daily monitoring of the Building Management System and BMS alerts where systems are installed.
• Support the OSM and Group Housing Manager with the procurement and maintenance of staff accommodation where required.
• Act as the designated school Incident Commander.
• Remain contactable outside normal school hours and attend the site when required under Aldar Education Critical Incident Response Protocols.

• Monitor external support service teams to ensure they meet school expectations and…