A religious Christian institution is recruiting a proactive and self-driven individual to fill the position of a Facilities Manager.
The ideal candidate will be interested in working for a Christian organization and thrive in a challenging work environment with multiple projects and facilities to manage.
Job Purpose and Summary ¶
The Facilities Manager will coordinate and oversee the optimal, safe, secure, and environmentally sound operations and maintenance of the institution’s physical infrastructure assets in a cost-effective manner.
- The goal is to achieve long-term preservation of asset value and efficient and effective operations of the Ministry teams, ensuring end-user satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities ¶
- Setting up systems and strategies and constantly reviewing them in consultation with the Head of Facilities.
- Advising the Leadership about the potential impact of their decisions on the provision of space and services.
- Managing matters concerning Health and Safety, including compliance with all statutory requirements.
- Implementing Fire Safety policies, including training, drills, and maintenance of firefighting equipment and systems, as well as risk assessments.
- Overseeing Maintenance Systems, including preventative and predictive maintenance, corrective/reactive maintenance, grounds maintenance, and horticulture.
- Being in charge of overall security, periodic testing and inspection of various systems, and other operational elements, such as waste management and car parking.
- Preparing Maintenance and Operational budgets, insuring physical infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Training institution staff on relevant disciplines, such as fire drills and evacuation, and updating and maintaining consultant and contractor databases.
- Oversighting caretakers/campus facilities managers.
Minimum Requirements ¶
- A first degree in Property Management, Building Economics, Construction Management, or a relevant field.
- A diploma in Facilities or Project Management is an added advantage.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a busy work environment offering technical support services.
- Being a born-again Christian is required.
- Built environment experience is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in premises and facilities management, as well as resource mobilization, is necessary.
Personal Attributes ¶
- Innovative
- Good negotiation skills
- Strategic planning and execution skills
- Analytical thinking
- Highly adaptable
The salary budget for this position is Kshs. 90-100,000 Gross.
Interested candidates should forward a copy of their updated resume, current salary, and benefits package to [email protected] before the close of business on 5th September 2014.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
