High School Facilities Maintenance Staff - SPARK Riversands High School - 2023
SPARK Schools, South Africa

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SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary school students in South Africa. SPARK Schools provide transformational education innovation through our blended learning model, which elevates student achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their students effectively.

SPARK Schools has a culture of collaboration, because getting South Africa to lead global education takes a team effort. We are innovators who strive for excellence through persistence and a sense of urgency to achieve SPARK Schools’ vision, mission and social transformational objectives. Our work environment is vibrant/cheerful, fast-paced/dynamic, engaging/stimulating, tech-enabled and data driven.

Our 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 19 primary schools, 1 high school and serving over 14,000 families in 2022. We are looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: School Operations and Blended Learning Manager

Position Purpose:

SPARK Schools facilities maintenance staff ensure that the school building is well maintained and clean. Facilities maintenance staff are integral to the SPARK Schools culture and our commitment to providing a world-class learning environment for our scholars.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the upkeep of the school building, gardens, and grounds.
• Report facilities maintenance issues to school leadership and assist with repairs where applicable.
• Ensure that the school premises are safe for students, staff and parents.
• Assist with welcoming students during daily arrivals and dismissals, as required by school leadership.
• Manage tools and equipment, reporting any damaged or lost items to school leadership for fixing or replacement.
• Assist with ad hoc operational and administrative duties, such as moving furniture, working with maintenance and gardening suppliers,printing and laminating,stocktaking, or setting up for events.
• Assist with cover of other job roles.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with school staff, parents, and other stakeholders as required.
• Participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the SPARK Schools team.
Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Preferred Qualifications
  • English language fluency
  • Previous maintenance and/or grounds keeping experience
  • Clear/Clean Criminal Record
  • Grade 12 certificate
  Qualities:
  • Grit: Persistence through challenges.
  • Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
  • Mission and Vision Alignment: Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
  • Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities
  Values: Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness

Benefits

SPARK offers:

• fair market linked remuneration

• performance-based annual bonuses and increases

• above average/good annual leave

• life, disability and funeral cover

• employee wellness support

• educational support amp; study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Compensation:

Remuneration: R4,725.00 CTC p/m

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Riversands, Gauteng

• SPARK Riversands High School

SPARK schools is an equal opportunities employer and preference will be given to candidates from designated groups with due consideration of the company’s Employment Equity goals and targets.

SPARK schools encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

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