Maintenance / Facilities Officer at EMEL

Job Description

• The Maintenance Officer is responsible for ensuring the hospital’s facilities, equipment, and utilities are functioning efficiently, safely, and reliably at all times.
• The role ensures timely identification, reporting, and resolution of maintenance issues, supporting uninterrupted healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities
Facility & Equipment Maintenance:

• Carry out routine inspection, servicing, and minor repairs of hospital equipment, fittings, and infrastructure.
• Monitor the performance of key utilities (electricity, water supply, generators, inverters, ACs, and plumbing).
• Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are developed and strictly followed.

Maintenance Requests & Reporting:

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests raised by departments.
• Record and report all maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements to the Hospital Manager.
• Maintain an updated logbook/register of all maintenance tasks and completed works.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards within the hospital premises.
• Identify and promptly escalate hazards, faulty wiring, leakages, or structural issues.
• Support periodic safety audits and inspections.

Vendor/Contractor Coordination:

• Supervise external technicians, contractors, and vendors while on hospital premises.
• Ensure quality of work delivered by external parties meets hospital standards.
• Assist in obtaining quotations and evaluating service providers when necessary.

Asset & Inventory Management:

• Keep track of maintenance tools, spare parts, Hospital Furniture & Fittings and consumables.
• Ensure proper usage and accountability of maintenance resources.
• Advise the Hospital Manager on needs for replacement or procurement of maintenance-related items.

Support Operations:

• Assist in setting up and maintaining electrical, plumbing, and IT cabling infrastructure.
• Provide timely feedback to the Hospital Manager on recurring maintenance issues.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by Management.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Building Technology, Estate Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in maintenance (preferably in a healthcare or hospitality environment).
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC (Heating, ventilation & Air Conditioning), and generator/inverter systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly under pressure.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Key Competencies:

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Team collaboration.