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