Operations Support Officer (Fernvale Link-Secondary School)

Working Hours & Shifts

• Stipulated Weekly Hours: Deployed across a 5-day work week, Mondays to Fridays.
• Primary Shift: 6:45 AM to 3:45 PM (inclusive of 1-hour unpaid lunch break).
• Alternative Shift (When Needed): Cover colleagues on the 2nd shift from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM (inclusive of 1-hour unpaid lunch break).
• Saturday Commitments: Occasional ad-hoc duties may be required on up to one Saturday per month (7:00 AM to 1:00 PM). All Saturday hours committed will be strictly compensated as time-off-in-lieu.
• Rest Days: Off on Sundays and all gazetted public holidays.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities

Working closely under the direct supervision of the school’s Operations Manager, you will execute essential day-to-day facilities upkeep, campus safety locking routines, and event logistical setups.

1. Environmental Upkeep & Daily Maintenance

• Maintain and upkeep the high standard of cleanliness and hygiene across student classrooms, staff rooms, special rooms, common areas, and the school General Office.
• Conduct systematic daily checks of all areas under your charge to ensure facilities are well-maintained and free of defects.
• Assist the Science Laboratory team with general cleaning of labs and apparatus handling as and when required.

2. Physical Logistics & Event Support

• Provide robust logistical support for daily school activities, board meetings, and major celebratory events.
• Handle physical heavy lifting, relocation, and meticulous layout arrangement of furniture, stored items, and specialized audio-visual or exam equipment.
• Execute swift cleanup and teardown of venues post-event.

3. Campus Security & Emergency Reset Systems

• Responsible for the total security of rooms and common offices by unlocking access routes in the morning and executing complete evening lock-up protocols (doors, windows, roller shutters).
• Arm and disarm the campus main security alarm systems, ensuring all unnecessary lights, fans, and air-conditioning units are switched off to conserve energy.
• Familiarize with the school's central fire alarm and electrical grids to safely reset systems or restore circuit breakers during power trips (Comprehensive in-house training will be provided).
• Escort external contractors, pest control teams, and building inspectors safely through school grounds, reporting any emergent faults to the Operations Manager.

Job Requirements

• Education: Preferably possess a Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) certification or equivalent qualification.
• Language Skills: Able to understand, read, and converse effectively in basic English to comprehend safety protocols and follow instructions from school management.
• Experience: Preferably holds at least 1 year of hands-on experience performing operational support, institutional cleaning, or facility maintenance inside a local Singapore MOE school environment.
• Physical Fitness Requirement: Must be physically fit, highly active, and comfortable with walking up and down stairs regularly, as the school campus is 4 storeys high with no lift facilities.
• Personal Attributes: Responsible, punctual, independent, and possessing a reliable team-player mentality.