Frankfurt International School seeks an experienced and reliable Facilities Safety and Maintenance Coordinator (part time, 80%) to ensure, all FIS facilities & grounds on the Oberursel and Wiesbaden campus follow required maintenance and safety requirements.
The position is available effective 1 November 2025.
Applicants should hold a valid work and residence permit for Germany.
Preferred Qualifications/Expectations
* Completed vocational training
* Computer literacy
* Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
* English and German preferred
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to operate in an international and multi-cultural environment
Job Responsibilities
The duties of the position will include, but will not be limited to:
Primary Focus
* Oversees and reports on the maintenance of the facilities and grounds of the school.
* Coordinates and provides oversight of all health, safety and facilities issues at FIS. This includes the procedures, policies, decision-making protocols, and the overall culture of healthy and workplace safety.
* Ensures the safety of the FIS campus to prevent accidents at work, occupational diseases and work-related health hazards.
* The incumbent will also be one of the designated Safety Officers (Sicherheitsbeauftragter) responsible for all aspects of safety on the campus.
* Undertakes facilities projects that may be assigned by the Director of Finance and Operations.
Workplace Safety
* Responsible to hold and document regular safety and occupational health meetings (ASA).
* Responsible for development and maintenance of all health and safety procedures and documentation including regular risk assessments in coordination with the Assistant Director of Finance and Operations.
* Employee Occupational Health Program to be coordinated with employees and external doctor.
* Arranges regular maintenance and safety audits of designated teaching equipment (i.e. Science Labs, Design & Technology, Sports Equipment).
* Coordinates with the Personnel Office any requirements according maternity leave and work place safety.
Compliance with German Regulations
* Ensures safety issues that affect the school are assessed regularly.
* Coordinates regular external audits of our facilities and equipment according to legal and insurance requirements (Technische PrüfVO).
* Maintains and updates the digital documentation of maintenance, assessments and construction project inventory records.
* Helps to prioritize and fix any findings of the audits to ensure compliance with German regulations.
* Organizes the hazardous waste disposal.
Collaboration
* Provides/arranges regular safety training for faculty and staff (first aid training, fire sweeper, fire extinguisher training).
* Responsible for creating a calendar of safety drills and running them, including all related communication.
Questions about the position can be sent to our Assistant Director of Finance & Operations, Ms Jana Hahn: jana_hahn@fis.edu