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