Facilities Attendant at Amref International University (AMIU)

Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To support the safety, security, and general upkeep of institutional facilities, including student residences, through routine inspections, maintenance reporting, and housekeeping and event support.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce hostel policies on visiting hours, ensuring strict adherence to timekeeping.
• Uphold safety and security standards in the hostels to protect students and their property, monitor compliance with security protocols.
• Patrol hostel premises regularly, checking for running water left on, misplaced items, hazards or property requiring maintenance and repair.
• Ensure all security lights are in proper working condition, promptly report and follow up on repairs or replacement.
• Manage the issuing and tracking of keys, safe return of keys and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct daily inspections of operational areas and facilities to identify maintenance, safety or cleanliness issues.
• Coordinate and supervise cleaning and housekeeping activities to maintain hygiene standards within the hostels.
• Coordinate and oversee the movement, storage and proper use of equipment and furniture.
• Prepare meeting rooms by arranging tables, chairs, equipment, and other requirements as needed.
• Assist in events before, during, and after including setup, on-the-day support and breakdown.
• Ensure all emergency readiness equipment like first aid kits, fire extinguishers and evacuation procedures are in place and functional .
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, knowledge and experience

• Certificate in Housekeeping, administration, facilities managament or equivalent; a diploma in the related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in hostel, facilities or property management.
• Knowledge of the operations of a university will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be result oriented, self-driven, articulate, and pro-active.
• Flexible, and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks, work with speed and under pressure .
• Quick learner willing to go the extra mile .