PURPOSE STATEMENT: Manage the following key performance areas: building housekeeping, mechanical maintenance, general maintenance; electrical maintenance, plumbing maintenance, structural maintenance, tenant installations, security, cleaning, landscape, pest control and tenant well-being.

Requirements

Certificate or Diploma or BSc in Property Studies / Building Science/ Facilities Management and minimum 3 years’ property or Built Environment experience OR Matric and minimum 5 years’ experience in building industry or property management relating to building maintenance.
A technical tertiary qualification in Mechanical or Electrical or Civil/Structural Engineering will be an added advantage.

Competencies

Client liaison experience essential
Must be computer literate (full MS suite)
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good problem solving skills coupled with the ability to meet deadlines and meet budget constraints
Familiar with safety, fire and emergency procedures
Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation
Must be capable to drive and must be in possession of a valid driver’s license and own transport.

Personality Attributes

Exceptional leadership skills
Must be able to work under pressure and must be deadline focused and results driven
Self-starter with proactive abilities
Service oriented and flexible
Team player.
Responsibilities

Set and implement planned/preventative/emergency maintenance in conjunction with the Operations Manager
Manage the technical budgeting process for all maintenance expenditure
Implement energy savings programs, environmental and sustainability methodology in the portfolio in conjunction with the Operations Manager
Set and coordinate service level agreements for approved service providers in conjunction with the Operations Manager and the Procurement team
Ensure that compliance is maintained with building and statutory regulations
Manage complaints received by tenants regarding building issues
Ensure timeous responses to complaints received from tenants
Manage tenant installations including monitoring of their implementation and assert budgetary control - this includes induction of external contractors onto our sites and ensuring that our health and safety standards are adhered to at all times
Manage contract staff and resources as required - this includes providing a set scope of responsibilities for the Handymen under your guidance
Monitor the quality of services rendered by suppliers
Carry-out regular building inspections
Monitor and report on deliverables from service providers with appropriate consideration given to deadlines being met and budget constraints
Prepare monthly operational reports – provide feedback to Operations Manager
Ensure that occupational health and safety standards and other relevant statutory regulations on all sites are adhered to – fire system testing, equipment servicing, signage, equipment registers etc.
Management of tenant parking bays
Take on and take back inspections of premises – provide reports.

In addition, the incumbent will be required to work unsociable hours as and when required.