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Under the general direction of the Office Manager, the Maintenance Officer is responsible for assisting with the maintenance and repair services at the Ministry to reduce the occurrence of workplace accidents and lengthen the lifespan of property and equipment.

Key Responsibility Areas: 

Technical/Professional Responsibilities:
•	Inspect the work assigned to contractors for optimum performance and value for money.
•	Inspect the building’s plumbing, electrical and ventilations.
•	Performs basic plumbing maintenance and repairs of faucets, basins, vanity and toilets.
•	Performs basic carpentry including hanging and replacing doors and operating power tools.
•	Keeps abreast of maintenance schedule.
•	Ensures presence on weekends and off hours whenever contractors have to work.
•	Provides information to Procurement officer re the purchase of pesticides.
•	Ensures that pest control intervention is adequate and timely to contain insect infestation.
•	Tracks the safe custody of all tools and equipment.

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

•	Inspects plants and grounds on a regular schedule to ensure adequate standards are maintained.
•	Ensures that property is kept clean in accordance with the guidelines.
•	Responds to calls for assistance in instances of malfunctioning of air-condition
units, light, pipes etc.
•	Responds to calls of assistance in other emergencies related to the equipment
and buildings such as fires and flooding.
•	Reports problems outside of his/her authority and involving destruction of
property to Senior Officers.
•	Requests the assistance of service and other contractors to resolve emergency
situations;
•	Advises the Office Manager on satisfactory completion of jobs;
•	Maintains effective working relationships with external and internal
stakeholders to ensure that the Section provides a consistently high level of
service to them;

Minimum Required Education and Experience 
Qualifications and Experience 
-	NCTVET Level 2 Certificate in Plumping/Electrical, Construction Management
-	Four (4) CSEC subjects including English
-	A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar position 
 
Specific Conditions associated with the job 
•	Agreeable office environment 
•	Maybe required to work beyond normal working hours