Junior Facilities & Project Officer – Internship

Junior Facilities & Project Officer – Internship

Our client is a leading retail organization operating a network of supermarkets and providing a wide range of food and household products to customers across Jamaica. The company is committed to operational excellence, strong infrastructure management, and continuous improvement of its retail facilities to support efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Position Overview
This internship provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in facilities management and project coordination within a dynamic retail environment. The Junior Facilities & Project Officer Intern will support the Facilities & Project Manager in overseeing maintenance activities, coordinating improvement projects, and ensuring that buildings, equipment, and systems operate efficiently across the company’s portfolio of facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Assist with the coordination and monitoring of facilities improvement and capital projects

• Liaise with departments and contractors to support the smooth implementation of projects

• Help prepare project schedules and monitor progress to ensure timely completion

Facilities & Maintenance Support

• Support the management of planned and reactive maintenance across company facilities

• Assist in monitoring service providers to ensure maintenance works are completed on time and to the required standards

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and certifications

Administrative & Technical Support

• Assist in preparing technical briefs and project documentation

• Support the preparation of purchase orders and verification of contractor invoices

• Provide technical and administrative support related to facilities operations and building services

Compliance & Safety

• Support the implementation of health and safety policies and procedures

• Assist with monitoring compliance with environmental, safety, and facilities management standards

Additional Duties

• Provide assistance with facilities-related issues raised by internal teams

• Support the Facilities team with administrative tasks and reporting as required

• Perform other duties assigned by the Facilities & Project Manager

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Facilities Management, or a related field

• Strong interest in facilities management, building operations, and project coordination

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

• Knowledge of CAD or other technical software would be an asset

   

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Good problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Customer-oriented mindset with attention to detail