Facilities Manager at Ladlas Prince

Details:

A Facilities Manager vacancy in a Tertiary Institution within Akure Neighborhood

Qualification: BA/BSC/HND

Location: Akure

Job Field: Business/Estate/Facilities Management

Age: 35 - 49

Job Description:

We seek to recruit an ideal candidate who will be responsible for managing the facilities of a tertiary institution. He/she will oversee the security, maintenance and total cleanliness of the surrounding and other associated services.

Responsibilities

• Management of overall services provided within the facility
• Handle a population of about 1500 and manage students complain
• Create a suitable environment for the purpose and needs of the facility i.e. building, structures and residential hostel for students
• Use best business practices to manage and reduce operation costs
• Create a budget for various facility needs and expenses
• Compare costs for numerous services and goods before choosing the best options for the facility
• Manage the maintenance of the building by performing repairs or contracting maintenance services as needed
• Track builder upkeep as well as anticipated long-term improvements and maintenance
• Keep the surrounding grounds properly cared for and landscaped
• Interview and hire certain facility employee and contractors, such as maintenance staff and janitorial services staff
• Handle certain administrative tasks, such as preparing reports for facility owners
• Ensure the security of the building by researching and implementing various security measures, such as surveillance cameras or security staff members
• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving he facility
• Ensuring that students residing in the facility obey rules and regulations guiding use of the facility
• Attend regular meetings of hall management committee
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports of facilities, highlighting key achievements
• Promote harmony among the institution’s workers and between workers and students.

Requirements, Education and Experience

• Minimum of bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Estate Management, Civil Engineering, Facilities Management or a related field
• At least five (5) years’ experience in Maintenance or related fields
• Good health, mental and physical condition
• Flexible scheduling
• Age: 35 - 49

Desired Skills and Qualities

• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Time management skills
• Familiarity with building upkeep, structural issues and grounds maintenance
• Budgeting skills
• Multitasking skills
• Organizational and planning skills
• Leadership and good communication skills
• Ability to guide and maintain employees

Must Have(s)

• A direct experience in hostel facilities management most especially for students
• Well mature and understanding character
• A properly specialized or very close-in-nature past performance
• Confident and keeps good relationship
• Ability to prepare and submit reports on weekend basis