• Application Deadline: Wed, 6 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Facility Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 4 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Summary

• The Facilities Manager is to oversee all facility-related activities. You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and well-functioning. He/she will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs.


• The goal is to ensure the space is problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, elevator, electricity etc.) and refurbishments.


• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards.


• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations.


• Review utility consumption and strive to minimize costs.


• Supervise all facilities staff (janitors, technicians, 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


• To be responsible for the overall security arrangements of the premises including ensuring that staff are aware of the procedures on security and the use of alarm systems.


• To be responsible for the upkeep of playing fields, gardens, all-weather surfaces and to ensure the maintenance of boundaries, footpaths, roads and rights of way within the school premises.


• To be responsible for the letting of the school premises to outside organizations and school staff, and for the development of all school facilities for out-of-school use ensuring high level of customer satisfaction.


• To ensure that all statutory elements of health and safety are implied and undertaking responsibility for monitoring first aid and emergency supplies and equipment and maintaining the premises in a safe and healthy condition and to a high standard.


• In co-operation with the Fire Service, to be responsible for the installation and maintenance of all firefighting and fire alarm systems.


• To initiate and record regular fire drills.


• To monitor the safe storage and control of any potentially harmful materials and chemicals used within the school and ensure that such materials are appropriately marked and signposted.


• To be responsible for all aspects of the school’s risk management, including ensuring all necessary risk assessments are completed and the necessary checks are in place to meet all audit requirements.


• To be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all premises-related mechanical, electrical, and other plants.


• To review electricity and water usage


• To be responsible for the line management of all premises and ground maintenance staff, including participating in their recruitment and selection, identifying their training needs and drawing up their programme of work.


• To be aware of and adhere to applicable school rules, regulations, legislation and procedures.


• To maintain the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the school.


• To undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required

Job Requirements

Person’s Specification:

• Education: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Facility Management, Engineering or relevant field


• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage


• Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in a good school.

Job Competence:

• Proven experience as 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.