Facility / Maintenance Officer at Royal Care Specialist Hospital

Job description

• The facility/maintenance officer will oversee all building-related activities, will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure, and will ensure that facilities are safe and well-functioning while optimizing the use of equipment to reduce operating costs.
• The facility officer will ensure our hospital facility is problem-free and safe so that guests and employees can work under the best conditions.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet safety standards
• Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
• Review utility consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all facilities staff (security guards, technicians, cleaners, etc.) and external contractor
• Control and supervise activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security, etc.
• Maintain compliance and ensure that facilities meet government regulations, health and security standards, and energy efficiency requirements
• Develop monitoring systems or programs to detect problems in the initial stage
• Initiate interventions to solve problems in the facilities
• Develop a schedule for regular monitoring and evaluation of the facility
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures affecting usage supplies and facilities
• Prepare and implement an annual budget for repairs and facility maintenance
• Oversee procurement, maintenance, and upgrade of the overall facility as required

Qualifications and Competences

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Facility Management, Business Administration, or similar fields.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a facility officer or relevant position
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
• Well-versed in basic technical operations and facilities management best practices