Officer- Facilities Management at Equity Bank Kenya

Job description

• Reporting to the Assistant Manager Facilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following amongst others;
• Prepare documents to put out tenders for contractors
• Project manage, supervise and coordinate the work of contractors and other stakeholders
• Investigate the availability and suitability of options for new premises
• Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money
• Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities
• Executing effective preventive maintenance program for minimization of unscheduled downtime
• Ensure buildings meet health, safety and regulatory requirements
• Providing support in best allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organizing of current premises
• Check that agreed work by contractors has been completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies (quality control)
• Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive database for all Bank’s equipment and facilities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a recognized University
• At least 1 years’ experience in engineering and facility maintenance planning work
• Excellent knowledge of preventive maintenance scheduling and implementation
• Proven experience in planning, organizing and coordinating maintenance activities in a busy, fast changing environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Computer literate and maintenance planning programs
• Good analytical skills
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods