Utility Manager at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Description

• You'll ensure that best practices are followed for maximum efficiency and that the most suitable working environment is attained for its employees and their activities.
• This is a diverse field with a range of responsibilities, which are dependent on the structure and size of the organisation. You'll be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises.

Responsiblities

• Delegating cleaning and maintenance tasks to team members
• Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor recreation spaces
• Performing routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed
• Scheduling routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors
• Ensuring proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals
• Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders
• Creating reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff
• Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions
• Collaborating with building owners and upper management on budgeting for facilities needs

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent or degree in Facility Management
• Strong technical background and good management capacity
• 2 years of relevant professional experience in healthcare or hospital facility management and in managing teams
• Experience with other NGOs in developing countries is desirable
• Adhere to our Behavioral Commitments.

Skills:

• Interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills
• procurement and negotiation skills
• The ability to multitask and prioritise your workload
• Confident decision making
• Time management skills
• Project management skills
• The ability to draw information from various sources, including people
• Clear and concise writing skills and the ability to handle long and complex documents
• Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others
• IT skills
• A practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.