PART-TIME FACILITIES ASSISTANT (POK FU LAM/PEAK CAMPUS)

The German Swiss International School (GSIS) in Hong Kong is one of the city’s leading international schools, offering high-quality, holistic education to a diverse student body of approximately 1,300 students, supported by 240 dedicated faculty and staff. Established as a non-profit organisation, GSIS operates under a unique governance model with affiliation to the German government, reflecting its deep-rooted commitment to educational excellence and international cooperation. The school is structured into two distinct Streams—German and English— providing pathways to the German International Abitur and the I/GCSE & IBDP qualifications, respectively.

GSIS is a value-driven institution that empowers its multicultural community through a positive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. Rooted in both German and English educational traditions, the school nurtures global citizens who are well-prepared to thrive in an interconnected world. We are now inviting applications for the following positions:

PART-TIME FACILITIES ASSISTANT (POK FU LAM/PEAK CAMPUS)

(Mon to Fri from 8am to 5pm, 16 – 30 hours per week subject to review based on staff availability)

The Facilities Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the campus and assisting the Facilities Officer in managing and maintaining the building and facilities. This role involves coordinating cleaning, security, repair, and maintenance works, as well as providing overall support for the management and upkeep of the school environment.

The working hours and workdays are flexible and can be discussed during the interview. We will try to accommodate the applicant's requests wherever possible. Occasionally evening work is required, and compensation will be provided either in the form of overtime pay or time in lieu.

Duties

·       Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Pok Fu Lam/Peak Campus

·       Conduct periodic inspections of the buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify repair, maintenance, and improvement needs

·       Ensure that soft landscape, security, and cleaning service providers, as well as in-house cleaners, deliver scheduled services

·       Perform routine inspections of the site, including daily facilities checks and risk assessments

·       Provide support for events and activities, including venue setup, cleaning, security, and logistic assistance

·       Handle department-related inventory

·       Participate in traffic control duties

·       Ensure compliance with the school's Facilities policies and procedures, and with governmental regulations

·       Conduct regular evaluations of outsourced support staff

Requirements

·       Relevant experiences in building management, facilities management, customer service or other administrative works

·       Basic knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment

·       Team orientation and people management skills

GSIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Full background checks including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks and child protection screening will be conducted to safeguard all student at GSIS. The successful candidate will also be required to attend in-house child protection and safeguarding training and sign a Code of Conduct.

What we offer

GSIS offers competitive salary. Staff bus transportation between Central and the Peak Campus (subject to availability), and meals at our in-house cafeteria, are offered at reduced prices. 

Our employees work in a “high trust” environment where they are afforded responsibility without unnecessary micro-management. Professional development and continuous learning are actively encouraged and financially supported. We welcome candidates who show a commitment to continuous development and are willing to contribute to wider school activities.

You will be working with excellent students with outstanding academic results. You can see the impressive results on our website at https://www.gsis.edu.hk/en/school-life/news-and-events/news/.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply via the GSIS online recruitment portal (https://www.gsis.edu.hk/careers/job-openings/). Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

Further information on the school, its facilities and programmes are available on the school’s website https://www.gsis.edu.hk/. Applicants not invited for an interview after four weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.