Facilities Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES

• Carry out general maintenance of screen houses and glasshouses to ensure proper functioning and compliance with research requirements.
• Supervise screen house staff, technicians, and casual workers engaged in maintenance and construction.
• Supervise and coordinate the construction of new screen houses 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 screen houses and glasshouses to identify repair or maintenance needs.
• Oversee requisition, collection, and proper utilization of materials for screen house construction and repairs, ensuring accountability.
• Maintain accurate daily reports on maintenance, construction, and operational activities.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) standards during construction and maintenance work.
• Support cost-recovery planning by tracking labour, materials, and maintenance costs for proper budgeting and reporting.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Farm Management.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION

• HND/B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or related field; Certification in Construction Management or Facility Maintenance is an advantage. Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in facility maintenance, construction, or agricultural infrastructure management is required.

COMPETENCIES

• The ideal candidate must have:
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety standards, PPE usage, and safe construction/maintenance practices.
• Training or certification in HS&E or risk management.
• Experience in research farm infrastructure or controlled environment agriculture
• Strong technical knowledge of screen house/glasshouse maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of automated screen house systems (temperature, humidity, irrigation controls)
• Ability to supervise staff and casual laborers effectively
• Training in project or construction supervision
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical manuals
• Familiarity with procurement and vendor management
• Skilled in cost tracking, reporting, and documentation     
• Knowledge of donor compliance and reporting
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• Experience with ERP or facility management software
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).