Part-time Technician/Gardener

Part-time Technician/Gardener
Contract Type
  • Part-time
Category
  • Administrative staff
About the French International School

Established in 1963, the French International School (FIS) is the oldest international school in Hong Kong and was the first school in Hong Kong to offer the IB (in 1988). It is a dynamic educational institution, which welcomes over 2,700 students from around the world. It offers both French and international curricula and is one of the largest French schools in Asia.

FIS currently operates four campuses, next year all of which will accommodate students in the International Stream. Regarding the three primary schools, one is surrounded by greenery in Jardine’s Lookout and another campus is by the sea in Tseung Kwan O and the third is a beautiful campus in Chai Wan.

FIS is a private, not-for-profit organization. In the last five decades, it has grown from a small school with 35 students to one of the most renowned international schools in the region. Its students are from 40 countries speaking some 30 languages – it is a truly multicultural learning environment.

FIS operates two streams, French and International. The French Stream follows the French national curriculum and has approximately 1700 students. The International Stream follows an English and Mathematics curriculum based on the English national curriculum and also the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) leading to the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) in years 7 and 8, then to IGCSE and finally the International Baccalaureate in Years 12 and 13. It currently has over 1000 students registered. In 2020/21 the international stream successfully went through the IEYC/IPC Accreditation process.

Job Description

The French International School of Hong Kong is seeking a Part-time Technician/Gardener. He or she will be reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager and will be joining a team dedicated to the maintenance of one of our school’s campuses.

Responsibilities
  • Assist to maintenance and repair of all equipment on the school campus
  • Perform ongoing preventive maintenance
  • Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
  • Manage all gardening activities from fertilization, watering, pruning, pest and disease control and removing debris and dead leaves
  • Comply with all local environmental legislation in respect of controlling air and water pollution, waste disposal and ozone depletion, etc.
Requirements
  • Proven knowledge and experience in maintenance and gardening works for high quality buildings / premises
  • Ability to communicate in English
  • Legally permitted to work in Hong Kong or holder of Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card
Benefits
  • 24 hours per week (Part time) – 8 hours per day; 3 weekdays per week
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All personal data will be collected and processed in accordance with our personal data policy.

The French International School - Hong Kong is an equal opportunity employer. At our School, we value all employees and job candidates as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our School. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy. We believe everyone should be treated equally regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.