Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Maintenance & Facilities Manager

GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT ROLE

Our client owns and operates a well-established and very successful organization with a strong authentic Jamaican brand and has done so for a significant number of years.  The Company is in expansion mode and is consistently developing its business to improve employee and customer experience. Our client is committed to building a Great Place to Work.

We are seeking to engage a candidate who wishes to work in a dynamic and caring working environment and is driven by individual and company success. The successful candidate must be required to embrace the organization’s core values, vision and strategic objectives and has the enthusiasm to excite direct and indirect reports to execute accordingly.

MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES MANAGER

The successful candidate will be required to develop a strategic approach to the effective and efficient management and maintenance of all physical facilities, equipment and properties. The Maintenance & Facilities Management Strategies must be aligned with the overall business strategy. Key functions will include Effective Leadership of Team, Adherence to Manufactures’ Procedures & Specification and Facilities & Maintenance Procedures, Effective Management of Regulatory Building Requirements and Adherence to Equipment Maintenance Procedures.

Given the level of the role in the organization, the successful candidate will play a critical role in building a great place to work.

The position of Facilities and Maintenance Manager reports to the Chief Operations Officer; and direct reports include Maintenance Technicians, Drivers and Grounds Staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Collaborate with senior leadership to appreciate the changing needs of the business. Provide necessary support with the development of the Company’s Strategic Plan; develop and implement Maintenance & Facilities Strategies aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Lead to establish a great employee centred culture. Ensure individual development plans are established for team members based on recognized needs and facilitates career path discussions to ultimately improve employee engagement and experience.

• Directs and manages the maintenance of all physical facilities and properties; including daily physical repair, maintenance and operational needs of all support and administrative functions. Maintains a register of physical facilities and property with attendant documents to include leases, contracts and up to date permits.
• Manages and oversees spare part and spare equipment inventories, to meet budget and ensure the team meets their sales targets. Manages and maintains the equipment asset register.  Performs store assessment checks and equipment care audits.
• Leads with respect to contracts for services as needed to include negotiations, bidding, contract preparation and administration.  Manages warranties and ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for contractual and non-contractual services necessary for maintenance related duties. Liaises with International and/or local Service Providers for services, information or the sourcing of equipment and parts as required and trouble shoot with equipment manufacturers as needed.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Master’s Degree in Operations Management,  or any equivalent
2. Extensive working knowledge of best practices with building, equipment and facilities maintenance and management
   1. Minimum 5 years in a similar management role
   2. Strong business acumen and collaboration skills
   3. The ability to build trust, and communicate effectively
   4. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
   5. Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
   6. Proficiency in Microsoft Applications

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS; HOWEVER ONLY INDIVIDUALS SHORTLISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2025