Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi was established in 1973 as a first generation and well-established Federal Polytechnic with the function of providing technology-based education, training and development of skills. It has three campuses all located along the Benin-Auchi-Okene highway.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director of Works & Maintenance Services
Location: Auchi, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time
Duties
The Director, Works and Maintenance Services shall be responsible to the Rector for the day to day running of the Department and exercise leadership control of the department;
Formulate divisional strategies to achieve institutional goals in terms of infrastructures and maintain existing ones;
Plan and control the technical activities of the Works and Maintenance Services Department;
Advise the Rector on the acquisition, operations and maintenance of Polytechnic assets as the case may be;
Prepare the Department's budget and exercise budgetary control;
Keep an inventory of all valuables, ensure their maintenance, security and upkeep; and
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Rector.
Qualifications / Experience
Candidate must be holder of at least a good B.Sc (Hons) or HND with a minimum of Lower Credit in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of twenty-one (21) years post-qualification cognate experience or a Master's Degree plus eighteen (18) years post- qualification experience or a Doctorate Degree plus fifteen (15) years post- qualification cognate experience;
Have membership of and registration with the relevant professional bodies and association;
Have a good knowledge of computer applications;
Must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at date the post will become vacant; and
Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).
Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service
The Salary is CONTEDISS 15
Other terms and conditions of appointment are as provided by the conditions of service of the Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria or the Governing Council of the Polytechnic.
Application Closing Date
15th March, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit typed written copies of their application letter, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies), giving the details in the following order:
Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
Date and place of birth
State of Origin and Local Government Area
Nationality and how acquired
Marital status
Number and ages of children
Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address
Educational Institutions attended with dates
Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
Honours and Distinctions (if any)
Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
Other activities outside current employment
Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward their reports under confidential cover to the Registrar, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.
Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR, WORKS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES" at the top left hand corner, and addressed to: The Registrar,
Auchi Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 13, Auchi,
Edo State.
Note
Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials, if invited for interview. Photocopies will not be accepted.
Late application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.