Facilities Maintenance Technician - Kenilworth Academy

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the maintenance programme for the College’s facilities: grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure compliance with approved standards.

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

KENILWORTH ACADEMY

SANDY BAY P.O.

HANOVER

 The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the maintenance programme for the College’s facilities: grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure compliance with approved standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE:

ü  NVQ-J Level 1 Certification in Property and Facilities Maintenance

ü  At least two (2) year’s relevant work experience in a comparable position or business/work environment

KEY COMPETENCIES:

ü  In-depth Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures

ü  Ability to provide technical advice

ü  Basic Computer Knowledge

ü  Basic construction or maintenance skills

KEY DUTIES:

ü  Plans, organises and co-ordinates maintenance activities to ensure proper functionality of the Institute’s facilities and equipment

ü  Keeps daily maintenance log and enters maintenance records; prepares reports on a timely basis as scheduled

ü  Undertakes general preventative maintenance of equipment and all buildings, carries out routine repairs and recommend improvements where necessary

ü  Prepares and submit estimates for material and equipment to facilitate maintenance program

ü  Obtains and evaluate estimates from Contractors/ Tradesmen and make recommendations

ü  Liaises with Contractors/ Tradesmen and arrange for emergency repairs to be undertaken; provide status report on jobs, verify invoices and submit for approval

ü  Follows established procedures for the usage, care, maintenance and storage of equipment and tools

ü  Monitors work of Utility Service Attendant

ü  Ensures that furniture and equipment are moved and arranged as necessary

ü  Pre-tests, sets up and operates audiovisual equipment at meetings and seminars as requested; maintains a log of usage of equipment and present monthly status report to supervisor

ü  Opens and close laboratories and other designated areas, turns on and off AC and lights at designated times

ü  Monitors log at security post

 All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumés and cover letter should be addressed to:

 THE DIRECTOR

HUMA RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5

 ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

 The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Ministry of Education, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans