Western Cape: Technical Facilities Manager posted by Recruit-It

Role Purpose:
The incumbent will be expected to perform reactive and preventative maintenance tasks within the timeframes agreed to in the relevant Service Level Agreement, at acceptable quality standards and in compliance with legislation.
 
Requirements  

• National diploma: Electrical/Mechanical engineering.
• Formal certification in facilities management or plumbing (advantageous).
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong electrical systems background.
• 5-10 years’ experience in a corporate / hospitality maintenance environment is essential.

 
Duties & Responsibilities        

• Determine and organize work sequences and on-site applications.
• Execute repairs and renovations to interior/exterior surfaces, fixtures, and fittings.
• Perform basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs to buildings.
• Attend the completion of procedural/ instructional/ transactional forms/ documentation.
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance of property including but not limited to painting, tiling, cleaning of gutters and general maintenance repairs including doors locks and door repairs.
• Record data for fault diagnosis, corrective and preventative maintenance, and condition monitoring.
• Perform general maintenance tasks.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks including but not limited to: office moves, escorting of vendors etc.
• Ensure that all the relevant job cards are completed and checked daily.
• Identify all maintenance concerns and provide the Line Manager with regular written and/or verbal feedback as required.
• Respond to emergency calls when directed by the Employer or office staff.
• Perform daily and weekly Facilities Management inspections and reports.
• Perform standby duties as and when required.
• Oversee and manage Data Centre activities from a facilities infrastructure perspective e.g. power requirements and installations, HVAC daily health checks and maintain critical fire systems.
• Oversee and manage domestic & fire water system and repairs.
• Assist / coordinate Group Facilities building projects e.g. office moves, office fit outs, infrastructure installations etc.
• Coordinate Park maintenance e.g. parking & garden areas.
• Monitor and manage maintenance management critical plant and equipment e.g. UPS, generators, lifts, fire systems etc.
• Conduct OHS contractor’s safety induction and file inspections.

 
Competencies 

• A hands-on individual who can operate independently and with minimum supervision.
• An analytical thinker, able to communicate with clients and staff in a clear and proactive manner.
• Ability to provide an internal service promptly, in accordance with company standards.