Facilities Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES: 

• Carry out general maintenance of screenhouses and glasshouses to ensure proper functioning and compliance with research requirements.
• Supervise screenhouse staff, technicians, and casual workers engaged in maintenance and construction.
• Supervise and coordinate the construction of new screenhouses and related infrastructure.
• Conduct repairs, including replacement of roofing glass, nets, and frames; oversee washing, cleaning, and fumigation of screen/glasshouses.
• Conduct daily inspections of all screenhouses and glasshouses to identify repair or maintenance needs.
• Oversee requisition, collection, and proper utilization of materials for screenhouse construction and repairs, ensuring accountability.
• Maintain accurate daily reports on maintenance, construction, and operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards during construction and maintenance work.
• Support cost-recovery planning by tracking labor, materials, and maintenance costs for proper budgeting and reporting.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

• HND/BSc in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology or any other related course. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of Two (2) years’ experience in performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Professional certification/ Training in Health Safety & Environment (HS&E) or risk management is desirable.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Possess strong technical knowledge of screenhouse/glasshouse maintenance and repair.
• Be able to read and interpret construction drawings and technical manuals.
• Be skilled in cost tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Have training in project or construction supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of automated screenhouse systems (e.g., temperature, humidity, and irrigation controls).
• Have experience in research farm infrastructure or controlled environment agriculture.
• Be proficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have experience working with ERP or facility management software.