Al Rabeeh Academy is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager who will continuously strive to exceed internal & external customer expectations, while embracing the AI Rabeeh and Royal Group core values, for an immediate start. As a member of the school senior leadership team and under the guidance of the Principal, the Facilities Manager will be fully responsible to effectively lead all Facilities lead operations, and ensures the school complies with all AI Rabeeh\xe2\x80\x99s policies, procedures, HSE, audit and regulatory directives within daily school operations. Core Responsibilities: The Facilities Manager will maintain the school building to its best possible condition with regards to health, safety, security and cleanliness. You will provide leadership to the facilities, security and transportation teams ensuring that all tasks are carried out with the highest level of professionalism.
Develop and maintain effective partnerships and engage in positive communication with all staff and senior leaders
Provide leadership for the facilities team, cleaners, security team, and any other contracted staff
Ensure campus safety
Comply with all Al Rabeeh Academy policies, procedures and quality standards as well as safety and environmental regulations
Ensure facilities effectively maintained to provide a safe environment
Maintain effective safety program for all members of facilities; complete all safety checks on equipment systems
Coordinate and schedule all maintenance, cleaning requests, and work orders
Supervise and train custodial, mechanic and maintenance team; evaluate workloads and reassign job functions for more efficient operation
Ensure compliance with government health and safety standards; keep records of all permits, licenses, and citations
Oversee all third-party vendors, i.e. pest control, and alarm system
Manage the fire, safety, and security systems
Respond quickly to emergency problems and be on-call 24/7 to meet with vendors, repairmen or suppliers, when necessary
Purchase all facilities cleaning and operation supplies and materials; research prices and buy items based on best prices with quality and volume in mind
Maintain owner manuals/information, asset lists, schedules and maintenance records
Coordinate move/relocation with IT and other related parties, as required
Conduct monthly operational checks of school alarm systems and fire safety appliances
Support the Head of Operations, Principal and/or their delegate with the administration of the Crisis Management and Reporting protocol if/when required
The Facility Manager is the school\xe2\x80\x99s key authority in ensuring the school campus is kept to a standard that is required by local and international school inspection boards at all times in terms of cleanliness, health and safety, and functionality
Undertake strategies to reduce the consumption of water, cooling and electricity whilst ensuring the standards of the school and the Staff Accommodation.
Liaise with the school\xe2\x80\x99s HR, Procurement and Operational Support to ensure the preparation, maintenance (if applicable) and departure of staff in the provided accommodation meets all requirements.
Applicants must have:
Minimum of 3 years experience of successful facilities management experience in a school
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple projects
Previous experience in HSE
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the school
Good communication skills
Excellent IT Skills
Ability to speak another language is desirable
Package Details:
Competitive salary (tax free)
A limited contract
Medical insurance cover/life insurance
End of service gratuity
Visa arranged by the school
Applicants should complete the application form on the TES website via the Quick Apply button. Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages, a recent photograph, and a scanned degree certificate. Please note that the school reserves the right to begin the recruitment process prior to the closing date. Therefore, candidates are recommended to submit their application as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted in Abu Dhabi or via Google meets with the Executive Principal, Mr Riaan Huyser. The start date for this position is immediate While we thank all applicants for their interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Al Rabeeh Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.
About Al Rabeeh Academy
Al Rabeeh Academy
Zone 23, Mohamed Bin Zayed City
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+971 6795991
Al Rabeeh Academy is a beautiful, purpose built school, opened in August 2017 and is a part of a growing network of schools. The Al Rabeeh name has been synonymous throughout the city for high quality education and pastoral care since 1979. Our school is a member of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) which provides excellent opportunities for inter-school competitions, tournaments and CPD. Al Rabeeh Academy is a bilingual private school from FS1 to Year 13, delivering the English National Curriculum, alongside Arabic. Successful candidates will be highly committed team players with the drive, energy and passion to develop Al Rabeeh Academy, where there may be opportunities for internal promotion, as the academy grows. Values and vision Al Rabeeh School prides itself on being a caring, family school with a strong sense of national identity and this is something aimed to be replicated in its new Academy. All English Curriculum teachers have English as their first language and are English Curriculum trained or have English National Curriculum teaching experience. There is also a very strong Arabic and Islamic Studies Department staffed by well qualified Arab teachers. The Academy has a high commitment to academic success and providing a well-rounded education. Teachers are committed to challenging and inspiring each student to achieve their dreams and to become passionate learners. Teachers strive to make learning relevant and fun. A core aim of the Academy is to increase children\xe2\x80\x99s awareness of 21st Century learning skills, while focusing on innovation and technology, in order to prepare them for a rapidly changing world. https://www.alrabeehacademy.ae/
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