Facilities and Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a telecommunications specialist, is looking for a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to join their team in Midrand. Manage all facilities and maintenance, will manage and implement all health and safety for the corporate office.

POSITION INFO:
Job title: Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Location: Midrand

Duties:

• Health and Safety Management: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct regular safety audits, provide training and updates to all staff on health and safety protocols, and manage safety documentation and compliance records.
• Project manage the renovation and upgrade of HQ Offices.
• Manage all preventative and emergency maintenance with regard to plumbing, electrical, and aesthetic elements.
• Build up a contact list of preferred suppliers/external contractors (E.g. plumbers and electricians) for work that is carried out at our client's offices.
• Proactive identification of problem areas/snags in the building.
• Management of maintenance employees and cleaning staff.
• Establishment of an office procurement process for items required for the role.
• Establishment of office cleaning policies and employee compliance.
• Contact point for employees to log maintenance issues.
• Swiftly fix emergency issues whilst being cost-conscious.
• Record all incidents that occur on the property and notify those responsible for the appropriate follow-up action.
• Any defects in any part of the building found during patrols should be recorded in a daily patrol report, any issues escalated accordingly.
• Prepare weekly reports.
• Attend to any issues arising from property management and daily inspections.
• Notify employees of any hazards, routine maintenance, or temporary changes to the environment.
• Other ad-hoc duties that may arise.

• Identity snags and problem areas.
• Initiate and maintain all office-related maintenance.
• Establish processes and procedures related to maintenance.
• Develop maintenance plans and preferred supplier list.
• Prepare reports.
• Manage a team of maintenance staff.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors as well as internal employees.
• Improve current conditions (upgrade) and maintain them to a high standard.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or certification in Facilities Management from an accredited organization.
• Certification in Health and Safety Management, such as OSHA in desirable.
• Proven experience in facilities, operations, or building management in a corporate setting.
• Strong understanding of building systems including electrical, plumbing, and structural.
• Project Management Skills
• Previous experience in managing renovations and maintenance
• Experience in Staff management
• Experience in Health and Safety