• The Housekeeping Supervisor oversees the daily and strategic cleaning operations of the school.
• This role ensures that routine cleaning, hygiene maintenance, and scheduled deep cleaning programs are performed to international standards. The supervisor ensures compliance with safety regulations, manages staff performance, and ensures all areas—including classrooms, offices, laboratories, washrooms, sports areas, and common spaces—are clean, safe, and welcoming.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Scheduling
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of the cleaning team.
• Develop and implement weekly and monthly cleaning schedules, including termly and pre-opening sanitation routines.
• Adjust cleaning schedules to accommodate school events, emergencies, and weekend functions.
• Supervise proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
• Deep Cleaning Oversight (Monthly & Termly)
• Lead the planning and execution of monthly deep cleaning across all school facilities.
• Supervise:
• Carpet shampooing and machine floor scrubbing.
• High dusting (ceiling corners, fans, vents, and lighting).
• Thorough sanitation of lockers, desks, furniture, and shared learning equipment.
• Deep disinfection and descaling of toilets, urinals, sinks, and tiles.
• Comprehensive indoor and outdoor window washing.
• Coordinate deep cleaning activities during holiday breaks and before school reopening.
• Ensure proper documentation and checklist sign-off for all deep cleaning tasks.
• Hygiene & Quality Control
• Conduct daily walk-through inspections and enforce hygiene standards across all areas.
• Verify hourly hygiene logs and cleanliness of high-use areas like washrooms, cloakrooms,
• and sports facilities.
• Identify maintenance needs and liaise with relevant departments for timely resolution.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and submit procurement requests as needed.
• Staff Training & Development
• Train new cleaners and offer continuous guidance on cleaning techniques, hygiene protocols, and safe chemical use.
• Organize briefings on handling sensitive areas like IT rooms, labs, and sports floors.
• Champion a culture of professionalism, respect, and safety among the cleaning staff.

Why join us?:

• Integration into a dedicated and open-minded multicultural team at the school.
• Supportive, collaborative and lively work environment.
• Appropriate salary with competitive additional benefits.

Qualifications, skills and expectations:

• Diploma in Housekeeping or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a similar setting (school, hospital, hotel, or institution).
• Demonstrated experience in planning and supervising deep cleaning operations.
• Excellent planning, team management and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Proficient in maintaining cleaning checklists, stock tracking, and team scheduling.

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To provide high-quality gardening, conductor and masonry services that ensure a safe, functional, and visually pleasing school environment. The role also involves support to transport and logistics services during events or when assigned by the Facility Manager or Transport Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Masonry & General Maintenance
• Build, repair, and maintain school structures: walls, walkways, drainage systems, catch basins, drop inlets, floors, railings, and support fixtures.
• Use appropriate tools to ensure correct vertical and horizontal alignment.
• Clean and prepare work areas before and after jobs; maintain a tidy site at all times.
• Carry out accurate estimates of required materials and make proactive suggestions for facility improvement.
• Follow all health and safety standards; wear protective gear at all times while on duty.
• Provide general repair support in various areas as needed.
• Gardening & Groundskeeping
• Perform full-range turf operations: top dressing, over-seeding, aeration, fertilizer application, and turf laying.
• Maintain tennis court irrigation; monitor and refill tanks.
• Implement weed control using safe chemical methods (during holidays) and manual methods (during term).
• Collect leaves, debris, and litter daily to maintain tidy grounds.
• Maintain gardening tools and machinery, ensuring equipment is stored and used correctly.
• Recommend and manage procurement of essential gardening supplies in consultation with the Facility Manager.
• Monitor pest and disease signs, applying eco-friendly control solutions when required.
• Transport Support (Conductor Duties)
• Ensure Kindergarten children board the correct bus and are safely handed over to parents/guardians.
• Monitor student safety during transit: seatbelt usage and appropriate behaviour.
• Report misbehaviour, concerns, or unusual incidents to the Transport Manager.
• Support bus cleanliness by encouraging responsible passenger behaviour.
• Event and Facility Support
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of events, school functions, and special activities.
• Work flexibly to support operational logistics during school holidays, weekends, or afterhours functions as required.

Qualifications, skillsand expectations:

• Certification or vocational training in masonry, gardening, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in facilities, construction, or institutional maintenance roles.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety procedures and protective gear usage.
• Experience in handling garden machinery and maintenance equipment.
• Basic communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to foresee needs and recommend improvements

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