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Inspired Education Group

Global premium private school network

Maintenance and Facilities Technician

Building & Property MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCascais, PortugalNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Practical experience in building maintenance, construction, civil works, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, or engineering.
  • Practical understanding of building construction, structures, materials, plumbing, electrical systems, pumps, fire-safety systems, and general building services.
  • Ability to diagnose root causes, determine appropriate solutions, and perform repairs or coordinate the appropriate specialist.
  • Ability to manage maintenance requests, contractors, budgets, materials, and deadlines.
  • Ability to work safely and use tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment correctly.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the Operations team, senior leadership, staff, and external contractors.

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily preventive and corrective maintenance across the campus.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults hands-on; identify infrastructure root causes and ensure work is safe, efficient, and professionally completed.
  • Manage the school's daily maintenance ticketing system; prioritize and assign tasks according to urgency and impact, track deadlines, and record completed work.
  • Determine whether to resolve issues internally or use external support; request and compare quotations, coordinate contractors on site, and monitor costs, timelines, and safety compliance.
  • Maintain plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, water pumps, fire-safety systems, and external and sports areas.
  • Execute the preventive maintenance plan and regular inspections; identify operational risks and support compliance with legally required inspections.
  • Follow and enforce health and safety policies, ensure correct use of tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment, and respond promptly to emergencies.
  • Support planning, measurement, and execution of improvements; control materials, access, and work quality; validate finishes and support final project handover.
  • Resolve maintenance requests promptly, reduce recurring maintenance issues, ensure durable repairs, manage contractor costs and competitive quotations, complete preventive maintenance, comply with health and safety requirements, supervise contractors, respond to urgent issues, and maintain the school's facilities.

About the Company

Inspired Education Group

Global premium private school network

Inspired Education Group operates a global network of premium private schools serving about 80,000 students from ages 1–18 across 110 campuses on six continents. It delivers tuition-based private education with means-tested scholarships to students who excel in academics, arts, or sports but cannot afford private schooling. The schools pursue a progressive, holistic approach to learning by re-evaluating traditional curricula and teaching methods. Compared with peers, Inspired Education emphasizes scale, international presence, and a diverse, high-achievement student body backed by extensive career opportunities for staff. The group aims to provide high-quality private education worldwide while expanding access for deserving students through scholarships.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2003

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