Facility Management Specialist at Africa Talent Contours Limited

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a resource for facility clients to plan, process and oversee maintenance, repair, modification and new work requirements of the facility.
• Monitors facility maintenance programs and services efficiently by:
  • assuring compliance with all certifications, safety, fire prevention, and security program requirements.
  • inspecting on a periodic basis maintenance activities and services such as plumbing, utility, water and sewage treatment, telephone, janitorial, and elevator service.
  • inspecting contractors’ work for compliance with specifications or standards.
  • determining, planning and estimating recurring maintenance and project requirements and presenting it to work induction; and
  • assist facility clients in justifying budget requests.
• Collects and ensures that correct facility data and information are entered into CMMS.
• Ensures that proper recurring maintenance job plan and material requirements are entered into CMMS in accordance with ICAP and Asset Management standards.
• Provides guidance and oversight for the repair and improvement of buildings, equipment and facilities.
• Assists in preparation and submittal of progress reports on projects, inspections and acceptance of a completed work.

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have good oral and written communication skills which enable us to effectively liaise with clients, other departments within the organization, subcontractors and clients, and report directly to the Senior Management.
• Particular attention to details, good project management skills.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must be contract oriented and computer literate in Microsoft Office software.
• Must have a valid and be able to obtain Non-Pro or Professional driver’s license 

 COMPETENCIES/SKILLS/OTHERS:

• Knowledge in Maximo Asset Management or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is highly desired.
• Knowledge in using Primavera P6, Microsoft Projects and similar planning systems is highly desired

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING:

• Certification relating to NAVFAC Condition Based Maintenance Management and/or Infrastructure Condition Assessment Program is highly desired.

EDUCATION:

• Must have bachelor’s degree in engineering (any discipline Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical), Architecture or other related engineering and scientific fields, based on a four-year course of study from an accredited university or college.  

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have 2 years’ experience in facility planning, maintenance and repair operation.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $1,200.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country.

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid and yellow fever vaccination certificate.