Primary School Facilities Maintenance Team Lead - SPARK Blue Downs

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SPARK Schools is a social impact disruptor and is leading change in the education space through its network of affordable private schools. The SPARK Schools network provides transformational education innovation through Africa’s first blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate student needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.

SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven entrepreneurial organisation, operating 21 primary schools, 5 high schools and serving over 15 500 families in 2025. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To:

Regional Facilities Manager

Purpose of Role

SPARK Schools facilities team lead ensure that the school property (buildings as well as grounds) is well maintained and in a good condition. They are leading the security, cleaning and maintenance staff at the school. The facilities team lead is integral to the SPARK Schools “culture” and our commitment to providing a world-class learning environment for our scholars.

Responsibilities:

Property Maintenance & Repairs

● Plan, schedule and execute preventative, proactive and reactive maintenance on the school property in a timely and efficient manner

● Undertake items of repair or maintenance on the school property in order to ensure ongoing safety of scholars and staff. Make sure that the repairs and maintenance is signed off prior to execution.

● Install ceiling boards, dry-walling, windows, fences, gates, doors, carpets, tiling, brickwork and/or other installation elements according to the correct building regulations.

● Perform plumbing duties including unblocking toilets, sinks and drains; and install new piping and repairs to any existing fixtures according to the correct building regulations.

● Perform minor electrical repairs and fixings under the supervision of a qualified person.

● Conduct any roof maintenance such as cleaning and maintaining all gutters, roof tiles and waterproofing, as well as cutting trusses according to the correct safety procedures and protocols.

● Assist with minor project work and/or SPARK building expansions when required.

● Execute improvements of current building structures (incl. painting). This includes suggesting ideas or solutions for facilities improvement, beautification and maintenance.

● Work with the Landscaping suppliers or internal team members to ensure that buildings, facilities and surrounding areas are neat, tidy and maintained to the agreed upon standard.

● Periodically inspect buildings, grounds, equipment and other facilities to identify any issues, risks and/or hazards.

● Report and attend to any identified issues in a safe and timely manner; and/or plan to fix the issues depending on their priority.

● Document and record inspections and identified issues in a timely manner.

● Follow best operating practices and quality assurance when undertaking maintenance tasks/repairs and building work.

● Attend to assigned tickets from the facilities service desk within SLA. This includes planning and managing assigned tickets to ensure they are delivered on-time and to standard.

● Supervision of cleaning and cleaning staff.

● Regular sessions with the teams to ensure coordination and focus, motivation etc

● Sign off on external service provider job cards. Equipment & Materials Management

● Manage all tools and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition at all times.

● Oversee maintenance of small portable equipment to appropriate safety standards.

● On a monthly basis, conduct periodic quality checks/inspections on equipment to ensure everything is up to standard.

● Conduct vehicle checks on a daily basis, and flag any identified problems, services due, etc, in a timely manner.

● Report any damaged or lost items or equipment to…