Maintenance Assistant Campus_Ftc

CAMPUS: PTA Campus |
SUPERVISOR: Pretoria Operations Manager |
POSTING DATE: 12 February 2026 |
CLOSING DATE: 20 February 2026

Inspire Learning to Build Our Better World. At the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ), we are committed to providing an exceptional education that empowers global citizens to fulfill their future purpose. Our vision is to inspire learning to build a better world. We seek a dedicated and passionate professional who aligns with our commitment to excellence and believes in the transformative power of education.

Every team member is crucial in creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. At AISJ, we value every employee as a learner and expect them to embody and support the AISJ Portrait of Learner (
Resilience
, Mindful
, Thinker
, Globally Connected
, Curious
, Contributor
) through their work. We are dedicated to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our school community.

To provide efficient and effective technical maintenance support to the school by ensuring that school facilities are taken care of by fixing, renewing, and rebuilding as per the maintenance tickets. Provide ongoing and generic maintenance duties throughout the school.

• Grade 12 or N-4 Technical qualification
• Relevant Certificate in (basic plumbing, carpentry, and building repairs)
• asic computer certificate will be an added advantage
• Driver’s licence will be an added advantage

• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
• Multilingual will be an added advantage
• Honesty and integrity
• Health and Safety sensitive
• Able to follow verbal directions
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Good interpersonal skills
• Sound technical knowledge

• 2 years’ previous experience as a maintenance, grounds, and plumbing
• Building, construction, and facilities experience obtained from a schooling environment will be an added advantage.
• Extreme safe sensitivity and constant alertness.
• Physical fitness to lift items and work on heights.
• General understanding of various maintenance tools.
• Ability to fix bathrooms, change and clean floor and wall tiles.
• Basic painting, roofing, electrical, building, and construction skills.
• Basic landscaping skills will be an added advantage.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.
• Physically able to reach, stretch, bend, and walk during the daily routine, with the ability to stand for long lengths of time.
• Basic understanding of the Health & Safety Act and its requirements

• Perform basic technical or handyman work such as basic plumbing, basic electrical assistance, and basic building,
• and equipment repairs.
• Fix all facility technical deficiencies reported through the maintenance tickets.
• Daily maintenance of bathrooms/classrooms/corridors and grounds.
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs.
• Maintaining and upkeep of all cleaning equipment, supplies, and products.
• Disposal of trash from bins transporting waste material to designated collection points.
• Assist with any other duties as prescribed by the Supervisor / Manager.
• Follow all rules relating to the Facilities Management system.
• Attend ongoing maintenance of buildings and grounds as logged through the ticket

School hours: This is a 45-hour per-week position and may be required to work longer hours from time

To apply , please complete the electronic form please . Information captured will be securely stored and used for a reference check on the candidate's compatibility. AISJ reserves the right to appoint the strongest candidate before the closing date if required.

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