Facility Officer at Gofa and Associates Limited

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Officer to oversee all building-related activities at one of our locations. You will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities are safe and well functioning.

 Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all installations ( electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Ensure that basic facilities are well-maintained and conduct proactive maintenance 
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Handle service contracts
• Keep financial and non-financial records
• Attend to client and tenants request and complaints
• Liaise with the corporate office
• Deal with emergencies as they arise oversee any renovations, refurbishments, and building projects
• Draft maintenance reports

Core traits and skills

• competent writing and communication skills – including the ability to communicate technical information
• relationship-building
• the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• time management skills
• teamwork, leadership, and motivational skills
• procurement and negotiation
• proactive thinking
• understanding of soft and hard service delivery
• passionate about delivering consistent excellence

Requirements

• Proven experience as facilities officer or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field