Facilities Maintenance Staff at SPARK Schools

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 and highly entrepreneurial organisation; and is looking for dynamic people to join our team.

Reports To: School Operations Manager

Purpose of Role:

SPARK Schools inside facilities maintenance staff ensure that the school building is well maintained and clean. Inside 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. Unlock the school, disarm alarm. Step into Security guard for cover.
• 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 tasks, such as moving furniture, working with maintenance and gardening suppliers, or setting up for events.
• 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, including occasional weekend work.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:

• English language fluency
• Previous cleaning experience
• Clear criminal record
• Grade 12 certificate
• At least one written letter of reference from a previous employer

Qualities:

At SPARK Schools we wish to hire ''GEMS'' who possess the following 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.

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 & study leave

• individualised professional development, support and mentorship

• employee discount on school fees

• opportunities for career growth

Compensation: R 3,780.00 per month