BUILDING CARETAKER HQ – POTRAZ 618 views

JOB PURPOSE
The position exists to provide effective caretaking services by maintaining the building and grounds in a good state to uphold a positive image of POTRAZ, to its stakeholders. The position is also responsible for ensuring that all doors and windows are secure in order to safeguard the organization’s property and personal property whilst working closely with the Loss Control Unit and Security.
The position reports to the Estates and Administration Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
⦁ Inspects, monitors, and records building cleaning standards and cleaners’/contractors’ performance in accordance with the Building Cleaning specification.
⦁ Identifies where repairs need to be done on all trades of construction and carries out minor repairs or supervises repairs on all trades of construction [building, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical].
⦁ Works closely with the Estates officer in maintenance and repair works for the building and offices
⦁ Ensures that all doors and access points are secure to minimize loss of personal and organizational property.
⦁ Works in liaison with Loss Control Unit to ensure that the security guards are executing their duties as per Service Level Agreement
⦁ Looks out for trespassers to the HQ building and report any suspicious visitors to Loss Control Unit and Security
⦁ Works closely with Procurement Management Unit and obtains quotations for urgent requirements for maintenance works.
⦁ Ensures compliance with a service manual on motorized equipment, generator, air conditions, and firefighting equipment and reports any equipment faults.
⦁ Ensures effective landscaping by supervising outsourced contractors.
⦁ Contacts directly appropriate service providers in the event of the following emergencies: fire; floods; break-ins; vandalism and accidents.
⦁ Prepares monthly reports of the state of the building for submission to management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
⦁ Diploma in Electrical, Plumbing, or Building.
⦁ Journeyman Class One.
⦁ 5 “O’ Level passes including Maths, English, and Science.
⦁ At least 3 years of working experience in Property Management.
⦁ Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence.

CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS
⦁ Self-motivated and self-starter with an excellent attitude.
⦁ Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion.
⦁ Good interpersonal skills and communication skills.
⦁ Excellent skills in report writing.
⦁ Unquestionable integrity.