Maintenance Incharge
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Key facts
- Role
- Maintenance Incharge
- School
- St. Edward's School
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.2L – ₹2.4L per year
- Experience
- 1–5 years
- Posted
- 26 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 23 Aug 2026
Maintenance Incharge salary in Shimla — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
Maintenance Incharge
at St. Edward's School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
Join St. Edward's School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh as our next Maintenance Incharge. The school invests in its faculty and runs a calm, well-organised academic calendar. About St. Edward's School in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: a senior secondary institution, established 1925, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. About the role: the Maintenance Incharge sits in the support function and handles the assigned tasks daily. The role demands reliability, punctuality, and a service-oriented attitude. Responsibilities:
- Carry out the assigned support tasks on time, every working day.
- Follow safety, hygiene, and security protocols without exception.
- Coordinate with the supervisor on the day's schedule.
- Maintain the assigned equipment/area in clean, working condition.
- Report any maintenance or safety issue on the same day. Requirements:
- Relevant experience in a school, hostel, hospital, or institutional setting.
- Reliability — on time, every working day.
- Respect for safety, hygiene, and security protocols.
- Basic literacy and the ability to follow written/spoken instructions.
- A professional, service-oriented attitude. Benefits at a glance:
- Market-aligned salary (₹2.2 LPA – ₹2.4 LPA).
- Structured working hours with adequate planning time.
- Investment in teacher and staff development across the year.
- A workplace built on clarity and professional respect.
- Long-term career growth at a school invested in its people. Send your CV through this listing — no separate email is required for St. Edward's School. The hiring lead reaches out personally to take qualifying candidates forward.
Common questions about this role
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.
When are increments and bonuses given?
Most schools run yearly increments tied to the academic calendar (April cycle). Bonus structure depends on the school — confirm in writing before accepting the offer.
When does the school want the joining date to be?
Most school roles aim for a joining around the start of the next academic month or term. Once shortlisted, the school will agree a realistic date based on your notice period.
Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?
School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
Will I get PF and statutory benefits?
Most registered schools enrol staff in EPF from day one and pay statutory gratuity. ESI cover applies if your gross is within the eligibility limit at joining.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
St. Edward's School
Key facts about St. Edward's School
- Founded
- 1925
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Senior Secondary Level
- Principal
- Anil Sequeira
- Affiliation #
- 630134
St. Edward's School is a senior secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1925, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
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Interview questions & answers for Maintenance Incharge
Common questions Indian schools ask for Maintenance Incharge roles in Shimla (CBSE 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. 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. Edward's School wants to picture you on day one.
3. Why do you want to work at St. Edward's School?
Show you've done the homework: reference the CBSE curriculum, the Shimla campus, and one specific programme or value from their website. Tie it to what you bring — pedagogy, subject expertise or a co-curricular strength.
4. 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.
5. How should I answer the salary expectation question?
Give a range, not a single number. Anchor on the typical Maintenance Incharge band in Shimla (see the Salary snapshot on this page) plus a 10-15% premium for your experience. Say you're open to discussion once the role scope is confirmed.
6. 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. Edward's School in particular. Avoid your personal life — schools evaluate structure and clarity here.