Description:

• Perform daily and weekly inspection of facility to ensure smooth operations
• Hire and train maintenance employees to carry out specialized duties
• Delegate maintenance issues to appropriate personnel for effective resolution
• Inspect equipment to identify operational inefficiency and facilitate optimization
• Perform periodic maintenance and routine calibration of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Manage the process of disposal of worn-out/damaged machinery as well as the installation of new equipment
• Proffer technical advice and recommendations to a maintenance team to ensure an efficient workforce
• Conduct risk assessments to identify possible hazard around building facilities or premises
• Design and implement programs for effective maintenance operations
• Ensure adherence to health/safety procedures and policies
• Prepare and manage maintenance budgets in order to meet set objectives
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary to ensure availability of required resources
• Conduct negotiations with third party contractors to determine the rate and terms of service
• Supervise the activities of a building upkeep personnel to ensure they maintain a clean and orderly facility
• Maintain accurate record of maintenance operations and present to upper management reports of daily activities.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as maintenance manager or other managerial role
• Experience in planning maintenance operations
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.
• Working knowledge of facilities machines and equipment
• Ability to keep track of and report on activity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent; Degree from a vocational school or BSc/BA in business administration or facility management will be an advantage
• Valid certification in maintenance will be a plus