Facility Maintenance Specialist

Job Overview

The Facility Maintenance Specialist is responsible for overseeing the upkeep of the building/s, ensuring certification and compliance, repairs, routines, developing and implementing procedures, supervising employees and reducing costs while improving service delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• B Comm. Degree Maintenance Management or Studying towards a relevant Degree/Diploma
• Minimum 10 years experience in maintenance environment
• Minimum 5 years relevant management experience

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations
• In-depth technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, mechanical, plumbing etc)
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strategic thinker
• Impeccable time management proficiency
• Deadline driven
• People and resource management skills
• Good relationship building skills
• Independent problem-solving ability
• Ability to multitask and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• High level diligence with meticulous attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of procurement, buying and supplier relations
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify risks
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)