The School of St Jude is looking for a qualified and passionate Officer – Maintenance.

This opportunity is ideal for a professional who is passionate about facilities management, construction, and maintenance. The successful candidate should have a proactive approach, strong leadership skills, and the ability to oversee daily maintenance tasks and duties, facilities upkeep, and Annual Maintenance Plans (AMP).

This is a chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization that is making a meaningful impact through education in Tanzania.

About The School of St Jude

The School of St Jude is a pioneering leader in charitable education within Africa.

Every year, the school provides:

• Free, quality education to 1,800 students
• Access to higher education for hundreds of graduates
• Quality teachers to more than 20,000 government school students

St Jude’s is funded by generous supporters from around the world who make its mission possible: giving bright, poor Tanzanian students access to free, quality education.

Who you are

The ideal candidate should be:

• Experienced in facilities management, with a strong background in:
  • Maintenance
  • Facilities upkeep
  • Property management
  • Space management and utilization
  • Construction
  • Project management and supervision
• A team leader with the ability to manage a team of more than six technicians
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to work independently and oversee multiple tasks and projects from planning to completion
• Knowledgeable in any maintenance or facilities upkeep system
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain high standards in:
  • Site inspections
  • Maintenance report writing
  • Compliance with safety regulations
• A strong leader who can manage a team effectively and drive improvements in policies, procedures, and project execution
• Experienced in an institutional, school, or NGO setting
• Knowledgeable about sustainability and energy efficiency principles in buildings

Duties and responsibilities

The Officer – Maintenance will be responsible for managing and coordinating maintenance operations across campuses.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supervising the maintenance technicians’ team across campuses
• Managing and supervising the maintenance ticket system
• Coordinating, supervising, and ensuring effective maintenance of:
  • Buildings
  • Infrastructure
  • Equipment
  • Furniture
  • Fittings
  • Roads
  • Pavements
  • Landscaping
• Attending to and resolving emergency repair and maintenance issues promptly
• Conducting and ensuring preventive maintenance inspections and repairs according to planned schedules
• Coordinating and supervising work done by contractors, fundis, and third parties
• Ensuring all maintenance work areas are safe, tidy, and properly cordoned off
• Developing and improving preventive maintenance schedules and operating procedures
• Managing maintenance tools, equipment, assets, and key control records
• Promoting workplace safety and ensuring staff use proper safety gear
• Monitoring team workloads to ensure tasks are completed on time and meet quality standards
• Organizing and supervising casual labourers for maintenance activities
• Ensuring proper record keeping for maintenance activities and asset allocation

Qualifications and experience

Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Property and Facilities Management from a recognized reputable institution
• At least three years of experience in facilities management, project management, property management, or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Safety standards
  • Compliance requirements
  • Project execution best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of any facilities management or maintenance software will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in managing teams and coordinating projects
• Ability to work independently, take initiative without direct supervision, and provide expert advice on:
  • Construction matters
  • Facilities upkeep
  • Maintenance matters

Why work with The School of St Jude?

The School of St Jude offers an opportunity to use your talents and expertise to fight poverty through education and make a positive impact in Tanzania.

Benefits include:

• A chance to contribute to a meaningful education-focused mission
• A flexible and supportive community of international and local employees
• Ample opportunities for career progression and development
• Mid-morning tea and lunch during working days

• Managing and supervising the maintenance technicians’ team across campuses
• Managing and supervising the maintenance ticket system
• Coordinating, supervising, and ensuring effective maintenance of: Buildings, Infrastructure, Equipment, Furniture, Fittings, Roads, Pavements, Landscaping
• Attending to and resolving emergency repair and maintenance issues promptly
• Conducting and ensuring preventive maintenance inspections and repairs according to planned schedules
• Coordinating and supervising work done by contractors, fundis, and third parties
• Ensuring all maintenance work areas are safe, tidy, and properly cordoned off
• Developing and improving preventive maintenance schedules and operating procedures
• Managing maintenance tools, equipment, assets, and key control records
• Promoting workplace safety and ensuring staff use proper safety gear
• Monitoring team workloads to ensure tasks are completed on time and meet quality standards
• Organizing and supervising casual labourers for maintenance activities
• Ensuring proper record keeping for maintenance activities and asset allocation

• Facilities management
• Maintenance
• Facilities upkeep
• Property management
• Space management and utilization
• Construction
• Project management and supervision
• Team leadership
• Organization
• Proactiveness
• Ability to work independently
• Detail-oriented
• Site inspections
• Maintenance report writing
• Compliance with safety regulations
• Strong leadership
• Sustainability and energy efficiency principles
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Take initiative
• Expert advice on construction, facilities upkeep, and maintenance matters

• Bachelor’s degree in Property and Facilities Management from a recognized reputable institution
• At least three years of experience in facilities management, project management, property management, or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of safety standards, compliance requirements, and project execution best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of any facilities management or maintenance software will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in managing teams and coordinating projects
• Ability to work independently, take initiative without direct supervision, and provide expert advice on construction matters, facilities upkeep, and maintenance matters