Maintenance Incharge
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Key facts
- Role
- Maintenance Incharge
- School
- The Cliff School
- City
- Ooty
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- CBSE
- School type
- Middle
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹2.4L – ₹3.1L per year
- Experience
- 2–6 years
- Posted
- 19 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 11 Aug 2026
Maintenance Incharge salary in Ooty — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.
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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
The Cliff School in Ooty, Tamil Nadu is on the lookout for a Maintenance Incharge. The school values educators who care about classroom culture as much as curriculum delivery. The Cliff School, established 1955, runs as a middle school campus in Ooty, Tamil Nadu — a CBSE-affiliated school. The school believes a strong campus is built on its teachers and works to be a place where faculty want to stay. Position: the Maintenance Incharge is part of the wider support team. Essential to keeping classrooms, common areas, and shared facilities ready through the school day. 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. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹2.4 LPA – ₹3.1 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Click Apply at the top of this page to share your profile with The Cliff School. Suitable applicants are contacted directly to schedule the next round of conversations.
Common questions about this role
What's the interview process like for this role?
Hiring usually takes 2–3 rounds: an initial call, a hands-on assessment, then a final round. Bring photocopies of your qualifications and at least one professional reference.
Is school transport available for staff?
Staff transport varies. Larger schools with their own fleet usually allow staff onboarding on existing routes; smaller schools may not run dedicated routes.
How much experience do I need for this Maintenance Incharge role?
Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.
What is the salary for this Maintenance Incharge role?
Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
Scroll to the "Similar jobs" section below to see related openings. You can also browse by city (Ooty), role and board on School Jobs India to compare options side by side.
How do I apply for this Maintenance Incharge vacancy?
Apply through this page using your School Jobs India profile. Complete your profile first (qualifications, experience, references) — schools shortlist faster when the basics are in place.
What is the average Maintenance Incharge salary in Ooty?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Maintenance Incharge pay in Ooty varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is the salary CTC or in-hand?
Most Indian schools quote annual CTC. In-hand is typically 85–90% of CTC after PF, professional tax and (where applicable) income tax — exact deductions are confirmed at offer stage.
Where exactly is The Cliff School located?
The school is in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Check the "About the school" section for the campus link and the nearest public-transport reference.
What questions are asked in a Maintenance Incharge interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
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Key facts about The Cliff School
- Founded
- 1955
- Board
- CBSE
- Type
- Middle
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
Founded in the year 1955 by the late P.I. Zachariah, a pioneer in the field of child Education in the Nilgiris. During its decades of existence, it has successfully coached many boys and girls for admission to the leading public schools namely, the Lawrence School, Lovedale, and several other English Medium Schools in the Nilgiris and elsewhere in the South.
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