Maintenance Incharge
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Key facts
- Role
- Maintenance Incharge
- School
- St. Augustine's School
- City
- Darjeeling
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- CISCE
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.3L – ₹2.3L per year
- Experience
- 1–3 years
- Posted
- 12 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 3 Aug 2026
Maintenance Incharge salary in Darjeeling — snapshot
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Maintenance Incharge
at St. Augustine's School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
- Established school — running for 36+ years.
Job description
Overview
St. Augustine's School is hiring a Maintenance Incharge in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. About St. Augustine's School: a secondary institution in Darjeeling, West Bengal — a ICSE / CISCE-affiliated school, established 1990,. The campus runs a structured academic calendar with steady investment in teaching, co-curriculars, and faculty culture. What the role looks like: as Maintenance Incharge, you follow a clear daily routine aligned with school timings. The school provides training, equipment, and a structured reporting line. Day to day, you will:
- Reach campus on time and complete the morning checklist.
- Carry out routine tasks per the published rota.
- Respond to ad-hoc requests from teachers and supervisors.
- Maintain the assigned register/log as required.
- Close the day with a handover and area check before leaving. Candidate requirements:
- Prior experience in a similar institutional role.
- Disciplined daily presence and good personal grooming.
- Comfortable working in a child-safe environment.
- Cooperative attitude towards supervisors and team members.
- Willing to learn and follow the school's protocols. Compensation and environment:
- Salary structured fairly across roles (₹2.3 LPA – ₹2.3 LPA).
- A calendar that respects academic delivery and personal time.
- Internal training, peer observation, and external workshops.
- A calm, professional, student-centred campus culture.
- Real backing from the leadership team when it matters. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Augustine's School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
Are meals provided at school?
Subsidised tea/snacks are common; full meals depend on the school. Boarding schools usually provide meals as part of the package for resident staff.
Which curriculum does the school follow?
St. Augustine's School follows the ICSE/ISC curriculum, so teaching, assessment and reporting align to that framework.
How do I write an application email for this Maintenance Incharge role?
Keep it three short paragraphs: (1) subject line "Maintenance Incharge application — St. Augustine's School"; (2) one paragraph on your qualifications and current role; (3) one paragraph on why St. Augustine's School and your earliest joining date. Attach a PDF resume and any teaching-credentials scans.
What's the interview process like for this role?
Expect a screening call → a practical/skills round (role-specific) → a final interview with the relevant department head. Carry valid ID, references and any certifications.
Where exactly is St. Augustine's School located?
The school is in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What is the leave policy?
Schools usually offer 10–18 leaves per year on top of public/school holidays. Earned-leave encashment policies vary — check the offer letter.
Is there a probation period?
Yes — a 3 to 6 month probation is standard in K-12 schools across India. Benefits like PF and gratuity continue to accrue from day one regardless.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
St. Augustine's School
Key facts about St. Augustine's School
- Founded
- 1990
- Board
- CISCE
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
St. Augustine's School is a secondary affiliated to CISCE, established in 1990, located in Darjeeling, West Bengal. Classes follow a 30:1 student–teacher ratio.
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Interview questions & answers for Maintenance Incharge
Common questions Indian schools ask for Maintenance Incharge roles in Darjeeling (CISCE panel) — with a short sample answer for each so you can walk in prepared.
1. What is your greatest strength and weakness as an educator?
Pick a strength tied to student outcomes with one metric or story. For weakness, name a real one, follow it with the concrete steps you're taking (workshop, mentor, changed practice) — panels reject rehearsed non-answers like "I work too hard".
2. How should I discuss my notice period and joining date?
Be upfront and specific: last working day at current school, earliest realistic joining date, and any flexibility (early release, unpaid leave). Schools plan around academic calendars — a clear date wins over vague "as soon as possible".
3. What questions should I ask at the end?
Ask three: one about the team (department size, coordinator style), one about growth (PD budget, appraisal cadence), and one about the school (a specific programme). Avoid opening with leave/salary questions unless the panel invites them.
4. Why do you want to work at St. Augustine's School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the ICSE curriculum, the Darjeeling campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
5. Tell me about yourself — how should I frame my self-introduction?
Keep it 60-90 seconds: start with your name and current role, then two or three highlights that map to the Maintenance Incharge brief (qualifications, subject/level, standout achievement), and close with why St. Augustine's School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.
6. What experience is most relevant to a Maintenance Incharge role at a school?
Lead with prior school or education-sector experience if you have it. If not, translate transferable skills (safeguarding awareness, working with minors, compliance, shift discipline) into school-specific scenarios — St. Augustine's School wants to picture you on day one.