Facility Officer
Job Summary
Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of an organization’s buildings, ensuring that they meet legal requirements and health and safety standards.
- Minimum Qualification: HND
- Experience Level: Mid level
- Experience Length: 3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities and Skills
- Sourcing and overseeing contracts and service providers for functions such as catering, cleaning, parking, security, and technology
- Advising businesses on measures to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the facility
- supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security
- Ensuring that basic facilities are well-maintained and conducting proactive maintenance
- Dealing with emergencies as they arise
- managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness
- ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
- Overseeing any renovations, refurbishments and building projects
- Helping businesses to relocate to new offices and to make decisions about leasing
- Drafting maintenance reports
- The ability to lead and manage teams and projects
- Passionate about delivering consistent excellence
- Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
- Keep Financial and non-financial records
- Competent writing and communication skills – including the ability to communicate technical information
- The ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Procurement and negotiation
- Understanding of soft and hard service delivery
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Organization, time management, prioritizing and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload
- Customer service
- Relationship-building
Requirements
- Bsc, HND or OND degree or a related qualification in management, engineering or business studies
- 3-5 years of experience
- Must Reside in Abuja
- Must keen knowledge of facility managements 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 qualification will be an advantage