Building Maintenance Handyman
1 month ago
We are a bilingual school (German-English and French-English) officially recognized by the Swiss Confederation. Around 260 children (between the age o..
We are a bilingual school (German-English and French-English) officially recognized by the Swiss Confederation. Around 260 children (between the age of two and twelve) from 19 different countries are currently attending the SSIS.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine checks and repairs on tables, chairs, carpentry, doors, windows, key locks, plumbing, electrical, lighting and HVAC systems, air purifying and dehumidifying systems.
- Conduct regular checks on school facilities and equipment.
- Collaborate with operations and facilities team in maintaining a safe and clean school environment, outdoor spaces and gardens.
- Regular floor scrub and maintenance work on classroom wall and ceilings.
- Help set-up and take down equipment and furniture for school events and activities.
- Co-ordinate with staff to meet specific setup requests.
- Operate the night light system for events purpose.
- Assist and supervise external contractors when necessary.
- Conduct painting and touch-up work for walls, doors and furniture when necessary
- Participate in building maintenance upgrade projects.
- Assist with installation of new fixtures, furniture and equipment.
- Conduct and support preparation work for bi-annual pest audit.
- Inspect and clear leaves in the drainage system on the roof.
Requirements:
- Experience in building maintenance
- Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems and scaffolding
- Ability to work indepently and as part of a team
- Good communication skills in English
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Open to digital work platforms, e.g. Microsoft Teams
- Able and willing to work overtime/occasional weekends
Work Conditions:
- The position requires lifting and moving some form of heavy objects
- Work may be performed indoor and outdoor
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