Facilities Manager

Reporting to the Senior Director of Facilities, the Facilities Manager will be responsible for the planning, costing, implementation of key projects as it relates to facility management.  He/she will ensure that the company has the most suitable working environment for its employees and their activities. The role will focus on using best business practices to improve efficiency by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity.

 Project management, supervision and coordination of work contractors

 Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money

 Planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives

 Directing, coordinating and planning essential central services such as reception, maintenance, cleaning and recycling

 Ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation

 Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies

 Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences

I. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) regarding proper use/mixture of chemicals.

II. SOP for proper discarding of used/obsolete furnishings/equipment.

III. SOP for Inspections, hazard identification and elimination.

IV. Policy requirements for Safety and Incident Management

v. SOP for Cleaning and maintenance of buildings, structures, equipment, and environs

 Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in facility supervision and maintenance and experience supervising maintenance staff

 Educated to a degree level will be plus

 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

 Basic understanding of best practices of all mechanical systems throughout the facility

 Experience in developing and administering complex facilities budget

 Great organizational, spoken and written communication skills

 The ability to develop working relationships with a wide range of people

 The ability to manage a varied and complex workload

 Technical knowledge of building services

 A self-starter, being able to work on own initiative while taking constructive criticism

 Great problem solving, decision making and managerial skills

 The ability to manage and control large budgets

 Factories Act of Jamaica

 International OSHA standards

 Occupational Safety & Health Act of Jamaica