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• Conduct routine, inspection of (Plant,
  Machinery and Equipment) in IDI buildings/Offices to assess repair
  requirements.
• Actively monitor and ensure that all
  scheduled Maintenance, Service and repair of Office equipment, building
  installations and plants is carried out on time.
• Operate and maintain upcountry site offices
  and ensure they are fully functional to support the operations of the
  Organisation, including ensuring the buildings are maintained to the
  highest possible standards at all times.
• The incumbent will address maintenance issues
  from tenants and staff.
• Prepare terms of references, scope of work
  required, Bills of quantities and cost estimates for maintenance and
  repair works or services.
• Ensure works are completed to the set
  standards and with set quality of Materials
• Prepare monthly preventive maintenance
  schedules, ensure records are maintained for all works done, and prepare
  progress reports for maintenance work done for review by the Facilities
  Engineer and advise the supervisor of the equipment and maintenance supply
  needs.
• Reconcile utility bills for IDI
  Facilities/Buildings.
• Conduct pre and post repair/maintenance
  inspection/ verification of maintenance works.
• Actively participate in engaging and
  supervising contractors – ensuring that they work up to the expected
  standard and within the time and cost limits.
• Where required, works closely with out
  sourced property managers to coordinate repair and maintenance
  requirements and assess works done.
• Provide technical work guidance to contractor
  and/or property agent technician during repair works.
• Work closely with Landlords to carry-out
  renovations, Maintenance and repair works needed at rented premises.
• Equipment maintenance support for Generators,
  fire extinguishers and air conditioners.
• Receive and assess reports of maintenance and
  repair needs from rented offices buildings and address maintenance issues
  from staff as well as providing estimates and works supervision to set
  standards.
• Actively participate in planning, budgeting
  and reporting in line with departmental guidelines and targets

• The applicant should preferably hold an
  Honors Degree in either Civil, Electrical Engineering or in Building
  Management.
• A minimum of three years’ experience with a
  variety of building and infrastructure systems and equipment, maintenance
  and repair
• Working knowledge and experience in design
  using Computer Aided Software (CAD) will be an added advantage
• Previous exposure and experience in managing
  /supervising contractors.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize
  Character
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal
  and written; including ability to negotiate with potential contractors/
  service providers
• High level of integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills particularly
  Staff/Management relations
• Working knowledge of maintenance trade
  procedures, equipment, tools and supplies commonly used to support the
  installation, maintenance and repair of building, tools and equipment
• Working knowledge of safety procedures and
  terminology.
• Skills in assessing conditions and standard
  of building, tools, equipment and completed work
• Skills in letting, managing and
  troubleshooting with contractors and maintenance service contracts
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and
  standards in health and safety practices
• Knowledge of principles and practices of
  general building construction and renovation.

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