Space & Estates Officer (Kisumu) at Great Lakes University of Kisumu

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategically focused to support the achievement of the University’s key corporate objectives in the development of the estate and its services.
2. Set up class rooms and communal meeting spaces for educational and other uses as directed by the various timetable and programs
3. Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance and routine daily, weekly and other periodic checks as required by service and operational requirements and manuals, including periodic readings of the various utility meters located across the campus.
4. Work closely with the H.O.Ds to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation on estates matters including OSHA and risk assessments.
5. Have knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved with the maintenance, repair, and operation of buildings, grounds, and operating systems.

Qualification & Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building and Construction or a related field.
• 3- 5 years relevant experience preferably in a learning institution.
• Ability to manage a complex property estates and facilities portfolio, staff and budgets.
• High level strategic planning and organizational skills, including forward planning and forecasting.
• The ability to respond appropriately to user demands and expectations.
• Basic Electrical experience (e.g. make safe broken light switch/sockets/plugs, replace failed light bulbs, etc.)