Professional Facility Maintenance Officer needed at Inspire Vocational Academies

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity, etc.) and refurbishments
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Inspectbuildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Allocate office space according to needs
• Handle insurance plans and service contracts
• Keep financial and non-financial records
• Perform analysis and forecasting.

Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Facility Management / Engineering / Business Administration or relevant field
• Proven experience as a facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage.