Job Description
The International Community School of Addis Ababa is inviting all interested applicants to apply for the following vacant position:
Position: Maintenance Helper II
Reports To: Facilities Management Heads
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Required Number: 1
Monthly Salary: ETB 58,279.00
Contract Type: Full Time
Job Summary
The Assistant Technician operates under the direct supervision of the Facilities Management Heads for campus and residences. The incumbent is responsible for executing entry-level technical and finishing tasks, assisting skilled workers across various disciplines, performing surface preparation and painting for both metal and wooden products, and providing hands-on support for campus operations and event setups.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Technical & Maintenance Support
Execute foundational technical tasks, including pulling cables, replacing lamps and batteries, installing trunking, drilling anchors, and replacing plumbing fixtures such as hoses, valves, and shower heads.
Assist electricians, plumbers, welders, carpenters, masons, and painters with day-to-day operations and project execution.
Support preventive maintenance routines and help inspect the campus regularly to report safety hazards.
Clean, maintain, and safely operate construction equipment such as cement mixers, vibrators, and jackhammers.
Surface Preparation, Finishing, & Painting
Execute comprehensive surface preparation (sanding, filling, priming) on wood, drywall, and metal products to ensure smooth, professional finishes.
Apply protective and decorative coats of paint, varnish, or anti-corrosion treatments to metal infrastructure, furniture, and walls across the school and residences.
Maintain, hang, or adjust classroom and office curtains, blinds, and floor coverings.
Clear and repair leaky roofs, gutters, and downpipes.
Material Handling, Logistics, & General Operations
Transport, load, and unload construction materials, furniture, and equipment safely to and from work sites.
Collect, sort, and properly store leftover project materials from carpentry, welding, plumbing, and electrical workshops for future use.
Execute digging, trenching, and manual excavation tasks while setting up necessary safety barriers and fences.
Manage workshop cleanliness, organize tools and equipment, and handle waste removal and incineration.
Provide active logistical support for school event setup and set-down activities as assigned.
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED
How To Apply
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates fulfilling the minimum requirements are invited to send their applications to hr@icsaddis.org until 10 October 2026.
Please do not include copies of transcripts, academic degrees, or letters of recommendation with your application. These documents will be requested at a later stage, if necessary.
Internal applicants are also advised to inform their immediate supervisor prior to applying. Applications for internal vacancies submitted without the knowledge of the applicant’s supervisor will not be considered.
Child Protection – Safe Recruitment Practices
As part of our recruitment practices at our school, employees are required to possess and validate appropriate qualifications for all positions. For all potential hires, we communicate directly with previous references to ensure due diligence within the recruitment process. Once at school, ICS has a professional code of conduct, including Child Protection training reviewed with employees and signed annually.
