About This Role
Managing the overall upkeep, safety, and smooth operation of a school campus is the core of this role. The Estate Manager will oversee housekeeping, security, and maintenance staff, as well as vendors, to ensure a well-maintained and functional environment for students and staff.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the entire school campus
- Supervise housekeeping, security, gardening, sanitation, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and other support staff
- Ensure classrooms, laboratories, offices, washrooms, playgrounds, corridors, and common areas are clean and properly maintained
- Monitor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, civil, fire safety, and other infrastructure-related requirements
- Conduct regular inspections of the campus and identify maintenance or repair needs
- Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and service providers
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, AMC contracts, equipment, assets, and service schedules
- Ensure timely preventive maintenance of school equipment and infrastructure
- Monitor security systems, CCTV, access control, fire safety equipment, and emergency preparedness
- Ensure compliance with school safety, hygiene, and statutory requirements
- Manage inventory of maintenance materials, tools, cleaning supplies, and other estate-related items
- Handle emergency maintenance situations and ensure prompt resolution
- Plan and supervise arrangements for school events, functions, examinations, and other activities
- Monitor expenditure related to maintenance and estate operations
- Prepare regular reports regarding campus maintenance, repairs, incidents, and pending requirements
- Ensure effective utilization and proper maintenance of school assets and facilities
Requirements
- Graduate degree or Diploma in Facilities Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Administration, or a related field
- Relevant experience in school, institutional, residential, commercial, or facility management will be preferred
- Knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, civil, HVAC, fire safety, and maintenance operations
- 5-10 years of relevant experience in estate, facility, administration, or campus management
- Experience in a school environment
- Facility & Estate Management
- Team Supervision
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety & Security Management
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Budget & Cost Control
- Problem Solving
- Emergency Management
