The Ugandan Jobline

• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

• The Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
  directs and coordinates Maintenance Staff in performance of technical
  activities such as facilities preventive maintenance, equipment
  installation, trouble shooting and repairs, security alert installations
  and disposal of Hazardous waste. 
• The jobholder ensures the provision of a
  conducive working environment for staff to perform their duties on a daily
  basis by fostering high levels of cleanliness and tidiness of all CDC
  facilities and equipment.
• The incumbent makes work assignments,
  monitors staff performance and provides guidance and training on adherence
  to quality standards within established timeframes.
• The incumbent identifies and initiates staff
  development programs through training, seminars and workshops. The
  incumbent supervises the Electricians, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
  Technicians, Plumber, janitors, and labourer.

• The Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor
  develops systems to track work assignments and progress toward completion,
  continuously reviews supplies inventory to prevent stock-out and develops
  equipment maintenance schedules, repairs and replacement to avoid work
  stoppage as well as preparing summary weekly status reports for planning
  purposes.
• The incumbent establishes duty rosters,
  material requirement lists, performance reports for maintenance staff and
  emergency evacuation procedures for all the buildings occupied by CDC
  staff. He arranges fire drills and other related safety training for
  staff.
• The incumbent also develops and updates
  periodically the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for facilities
  maintenance management.

• The incumbent in collaboration with the
  Operations and other Branch Chiefs plans, establishes, and coordinates
  technical activities covering installations, maintenance and operational
  surveillance of all CDC buildings located at the Uganda Virus Research
  Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe.  This
  requires the incumbent to liaise with all CDC branches on technical
  support, maintenance needs and/or strategies to resolve complex
  facilities, system and equipment problems efficiently and in a timely
  manner. 

• The incumbent prepares maintenance, repair
  and renovation contract Scope Of Works (SOWs), monitors and assesses the
  work of contractors working on site and prepares after-action-reports with
  recommendations for improved efficiency.
• The jobholder serves as the point of contact
  between contractors, Chief of Operations and the COR and ensures
  contractual projects adhere to required RPSO and other professional
  standards.
• Prepares and shares progress reports and
  monthly performance reports with the COR for contracted services.
• The jobholder also liaises with external
  contractors, UVRI and Embassy counterparts to ensure that contracted
  technical activities are executed promptly and efficiently and adhere to
  established time frames and specifications in the contract.

• The applicants for the US CDC Maintenance
  Supervisor career placement should hold a University degree in engineering
  is required.
• A minimum of three years of progressively
  responsible engineering experience in maintenance works and two years
  supervisory experience in a maintenance setting. 
• Broad working knowledge of maintenance trades
  operating practices and procedures is required.
• Ability to supervise a multi-trade workforce
  effectively, including devising work schedules and providing on-the-job
  instruction.
• Language Proficiency: Level IV English ability (fluent) is
  required.

• Download a completed and signed Universal
  Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff, Download
  it Here.
• Any additional documentation that supports or
  addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)
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