Estates Manager at Sigalagala National Polytechnic

Ref: SNP/02/12/16 – Re-advertisement

Job Purpose: To support the Polytechnic in the co-ordination of the Facilities function and effective running of the Estates office. Promote and develop an environmentally sustainable culture throughout the College.

Key Responsibilities

    a) To assist in allocation of maintenance work between the maintenance team and outside contractors to maximum efficiency and best value.
    b) Manage facility, allocating requests to the Estates staff. Monitor the work distribution, quality and timely completion of jobs requested.
    c) To assist the Principal in refurbishment projects and supervision of work underway.
    d) Preparation of documents and enquiries and organizing meetings as required.
    e) To assist in the preparation of the budget and monitor costs throughout the year.
    f) Ensuring the general adherence to Health and Safety legislation.
    g) To liaise with the Cleaning Team Leaders to ensure the smooth running of the cleaning schedules during term time and in the closure periods.
    h) To undertake audits on energy use, suggest and implement improvements. To monitor and arrange waste management, including hazardous waste management in line with         government legislation and targets.
Carry out such duties within the general scope of the post, which may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Experience

• The job holder is expected to remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices applying the breadth and depth of their experience to act as a specialist point of reference on all aspects of across estate management and maintenance agenda of the Polytechnic.

Requirements: 

• A Diploma in Building construction and any other related field. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience. S/he should have analysis skills, excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, a self starter with the ability to plan and perform quality work without supervision.