A Co-Educational full Boarding International School located on extensive and beautiful ground in Epe, Lagos requires the services of a qualified candidate for immediate employment in the position below:
Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Ensure proper maintenance and management of all the school’s facilities (i.e. building, equipment and machinery)
Oversee the operations and maintenance of all School fleet ensuring optimal utilization and maintenance in line with stated policies and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities:
Provide relevant input to the articulation of short and long term infrastructural requirements of the School and assist in establishment and acquisition plan to meet these requirements
Liaise with the Procurement and Stores Management function to ensure required items are sourced and procured in a timely manner
Ensure the School’s facilities management practices are in line with Health, Safety and Environmental requirement
Conduct routine inspection of all facilities and infrastructure to ascertain their state and working conditions
Oversee the execution of all routine maintenance, renovations and refurbishment works and activities for Atlantic Hall
Ensure timely and adequate repairs and maintenance of all faulty equipment and facilities
Ensure continuous supply of all utility services, in particular, electricity generation and adequate water supply to the School
Develop / update contingency plans in the event of disaster or damage to the School’s facilities
Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors ensuring adherence to agreed service levels
Ensure timely payment of all rates and utility bills
Proactively initiate and maintain good relationships with all utility vendors
Ensure that all policies regarding the use of the school’s facilities are adhered to by all staff
Oversee the management and coordination of the activities of outsourced staff (cleaners, gardeners, artisans etc.)
Track global and local leading practices in facilities management and proffer relevant recommendations to the CFO.
Fleet Management:
Coordinate all fleet activities ensuring compliance with the School’s operating policies, controls and procedures, including:
Monitor and ensure adherence to safe driving procedures by all fleet drivers
Ensure the design, development and implementation of effective training programs for drivers
Develop, maintain, and track records of vehicle and driver allocation in the school
Oversee the renewal of vehicle licenses, insurance and other statutory documentations / requirements and ensure all fleet documents are up-to-date
Liaise with vendors and engineers to ensure timely maintenance and servicing of the School’s fleet
Ensure accuracy of all fleet related transactions and payments, including:
Invoices from vendors on services rendered; and Expenses and reimbursable on fuel
Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and regulatory bodies such as the Nigerian Police, Federal Road Safety Commission and other government establishment
General:
Manage the human and material resources of the department for optimal performance and enhanced output
Prepare the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation
Provide overall guidance, leadership support and direction to subordinates
Assign responsibilities to subordinates and monitor them to ensure timely delivery of high quality results
Develop and organize appropriate training for employees as required to foster health and safety consciousness and understanding of individual roles in implementing standard HSE policies
Conduct performance appraisals and manage the career and developmental needs of staff with the department
Prepare periodic activity / management reports for the attention of the CFO
Perform any other duties as assigned by the CFO
Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Competencies
First Degree or its equivalent in Engineering or related field
Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience of which at least four (4) must have been at a supervisory level
Good understanding of the operations of an educational institution
Knowledge of leading practices in facilities management
Strong awareness of enabling laws and regulations
Good communication, problem solving and supervisory skills
Good networking and negotiation skills
High sense of responsibility and accountability
High integrity and ethical standards.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with Industry Standard.
Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: [email protected] with the job role as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.