Residential Maintenance Coordinator (Landlord Coordinator) at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Duties

The Facility Management Landlord Coordinator is responsible for liaising with the landlords' representatives concerning issues and deficiencies associated with approximately 230 leased properties. They will ensure that repairs and general maintenance, required by the landlord done safely and responsibly. incumbent will assess the building's condition including structural, electrical, and plumbing and ensure clear communication with the occupants on the status of landlord work being performed. They will inform the Facility Manager and the GSO Leasing office of landlord communication issues and document all actions taken. The jobholder will assist the Make Ready Supervisor with the scheduling of make ready activities including coordination of the landlords' contractors. The jobholder will also assist in preparing and reviewing all documentation related to the operation of the U.S. Government leased residences.  Position will be supervised by the Deputy Facility Manager.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of professional, full-time experience as a building inspector with a public or private agency is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

• Knowledge of the International Building Code and the Kenyan Building Codes is required.
• Standards, methods and practices in the local construction industry is required.
• Knowledge of the local real estate market, laws, and regulations required.
• Must be fully knowledgeable in the local leasing laws and customs
• Must have broad knowledge of the engineering and construction environment

Education Requirements

• Completion of secondary school and two (2) years of vocational training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities for a building inspector is required.


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