Maintenance Foreman - at Africa International University

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this job is to complete various projects by scheduling materials, equipment, and personnel; monitoring progress; enforcing code and safety regulations as well as supervising staff and sub-contractors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance work schedule and assign tasks to maintenance staff.
• Supervise all maintenance workers for quality and timely work output.
• Be the liaison between construction workers and supervisors.
• Solve disputes between workers in maintenance section.
• Ensure optimal utilization of workers while managing their performance.
• Ensure that projects stay on or under budget.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standards, policies and procedures regarding facilities management in the institution.
• Provide activity summary reports and regular feedback to the supervisor.
• Build sustainable relationships of trust between AIU, its customers and potential customers through open and interactive communication.
• Handle complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives withinacceptable time limits and follow up to ensure that a clear resolution is achieved.
• Maintain and regularly update inventory for the maintenance stores.
• Ensure compliance to health and safety requirements.
• Inspect maintenance items that have been delivered by suppliers for quality and correct specification.
• Coordinate maintenance functions with the other departments.
• Maintain project tracker and routinely report project progress as required to the head of Administration and Human Resource.
• Any other duty(s) as may be assigned to you by management from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in administration and Bachelor of Science or a Diploma with relevant professional qualifications and appropriate training and experience
• Minimum two (2) years’ relevant experience
• Specialized training in either plumbing, electrical works, building and construction.
• Basic Computer knowledge application
• Have deep knowledge of the construction industry and processes
• Computer literate in programs such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of bookkeeping is desirable.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints
• Ability to organize work schedules
• Perform quality checks on all equipment in their custody
• Ability to drive projects to fruition on time and within budget
• Ability to hire, train, and supervise workers
• Expertise in sourcing and supervising construction materials, such as tools and equipment