To provide minor general building, vehicle and office equipment maintenance services, and assist with the transportation of mail/document and chauffeur services for personnel including consultants.

Job Title: Facilities Technician

The Job

To provide minor general building, vehicle and office equipment maintenance services, and assist with the transportation of mail/document and chauffeur services for personnel including consultants.

 Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Transport and deliver documents/mail and, provide chauffeur services for personnel
2. General maintenance of vehicles including washing and minor routine upkeep
3. Photocopy material and prepare brochures.
4. Operate and perform minor maintenance on equipment such as photocopiers, facsimile machines and multimedia projectors
5. Prepare and ensure cleanliness of meeting rooms.
6. Pack and sort stationery, supplies and occasionally assist with the movement of office furniture.
7. Minor plumbing and electrical work, including changing of bulbs and other electrical fixtures.
8. Carpentry, including building of shelves, drawers, changing locks.
9. Cleaning of external areas of the building as required.
10. Watering and tending to plants where necessary
11. Moving of office furniture and equipment to and from locations as directed.
12. Assisting with purchases of materials, groceries and other items.
13. Comply with the HSE policy & procedures of the Authority and cooperate with workplace health and safety measures and initiatives.
14. Take reasonable care for own safety and the safety of others and report all accidents, injuries, near misses and hazards to Manager/Supervisor.
15. Performs any other related duties as required by job function.

 Qualifications and Experience

• At least three (3) or more CXC General passes including English.
• Must possess a valid driver’s permit.
• Excellent references are required
• Required to possess a home telephone as well as a personal cell-phone to receive communication from the office and urgent/emergency communication

Core Competencies

Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the location of Government Offices in Port of Spain and environs
• Ability to operate and to perform minor maintenance activities on office equipment and vehicles
• Sound knowledge of vehicle maintenance requirements
• Sensitivity and skill in interacting with people from a wide range of social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to present a positive impression of self and organization.
• Knowledge of local culture and sites such as resorts and restaurants
• Ability to work with teams and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.