Facility Maintenance Specialist - Education Facilities
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Facility Maintenance Specialist - Education Facilities
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Facilities Services
Function:
Facilities Management-Maintenance
Experience:
10-15 years
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Country:
Saudi Arabia
City:
Riyadh
Industry: Facilities Services
Function:
Facilities Management-Maintenance
Role Context The Facility Maintenance Specialist supports the continuous operation of educational buildings and campus infrastructure by coordinating maintenance priorities, tracking repairs, managing technical resources, and maintaining clear visibility of facility performance.
Educational environments require dependable mechanical, electrical, building, and support systems because disruptions can directly affect teaching, administration, safety, and campus operations. The position therefore combines practical maintenance knowledge with planning, reporting, procurement coordination, staff supervision, and technical problem-solving.
Working closely with the Facilities Manager, the specialist ensures that repair needs are prioritized according to operational impact and that maintenance actions are completed efficiently, accurately recorded, and supported by adequate materials and equipment.
Key Responsibilities- Coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities across educational buildings, campuses, and supporting infrastructure.
- Maintain regular communication with management regarding maintenance progress, schedules, budget considerations, delays, and critical operational issues.
- Work with the Facilities Manager to review and prioritize repair requests according to urgency, operational impact, safety, and available resources.
- Track planned and reactive maintenance activities from initial request through completion.
- Maintain detailed logs covering repair status, outstanding actions, completion dates, technical findings, and follow-up requirements.
- Prepare structured weekly maintenance reports for review by the Facilities Manager.
- Monitor facility conditions and identify recurring defects, equipment concerns, or maintenance risks requiring corrective action.
- Support effective allocation of technicians, equipment, materials, and other maintenance resources.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels for maintenance supplies, spare parts, tools, and operational equipment.
- Coordinate procurement of required maintenance materials following approval from the Facilities Manager.
- Help prevent service interruptions by ensuring critical maintenance materials and equipment remain available when needed.
- Provide technical advice to maintenance personnel on repair methods, operating procedures, and facility maintenance standards.
- Monitor maintenance workmanship and verify that completed repairs meet expected technical and operational requirements.
- Support preventive maintenance practices designed to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned breakdowns.
- Coordinate corrective maintenance when systems or facilities experience faults, deterioration, or service disruptions.
- Oversee assigned technical staff and ensure responsibilities are clearly communicated.
- Support training and technical development of maintenance personnel to strengthen team capability.
- Participate in staff evaluations and provide feedback regarding competency, performance, and development needs.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and supporting documentation for operational review and audit purposes.
- Coordinate with relevant internal teams, contractors, and service providers when specialist maintenance support is required.
- Monitor maintenance expenditure within assigned responsibilities and report issues that may affect approved budgets.
- Promote compliance with facility procedures, technical standards, safety requirements, and established maintenance practices.
- Carry out additional facility management responsibilities required to maintain safe and reliable campus operations.
Candidates should hold a Bachelor 's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Maintenance Engineering, or a…
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