Maintenance Coordinator

Maintenance Coordinator

Maintenance Coordinator – Barrett Town

The Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for the execution of maintenance tasks for facilities and equipment. Where needed, the maintenance coordinator also organizes, manages and oversees the execution of maintenance tasks for facilities and equipment by relevant external service providers. This position ensures that all maintenance work is carried out efficiently, safely, and in a timely manner to minimize downtime, maintain operational continuity always seeking to ensure a safe and healthy living environment.

Required qualifications & experience

Minimum of 3 years related working experience in maintenance

Maintenance/Repairs certification from HEART/NCTVET or recognized institution

Strong technical proficiency in plumbing, electrical or other general building maintenance skill areas.

Required knowledge and skills

• Demonstrated skill in the standard methods, materials and equipment employed in general artisan functions (e.g., electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and locksmith work, etc.)
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Ability to prepare, manage and execute monthly maintenance budget
• Ability to liaise with external suppliers and stakeholders to procure goods and services within organization’s recommended guidelines and procedures
• Ability to supervise external contractors/service providers.
• Ability to identify potential maintenance issues and ensure quality control in all tasks.

Other skills and attributes

• Good communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify maintenance issues quickly and implement effective solutions
• Excellent time management skills
• Professionalism
• High integrity
• Valid general driver’s license (would be an asset)

SOS Children’s Villages Jamaica holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates' value congruence with thorough background checks, police clearance and reference check processes.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.