Job Description

Job Title: Repairs and Maintenance Officer

Job Summary: The eligible person will be coordinating installation, maintenance and repair work in buildings, overseeing and determining repair procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the workers who improve, maintain and repair carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, ventilation, and other building systems.


• Developing and implementing repairs and maintenance procedures


• Ensures prompt repairs are done in times of emergency breakdowns.


• Streamlines associated job execution and repair costs.


• Developing and carrying out detailed plans and schedules for preventive maintenance; grounds keeping; equipment and appliance repair or replacement


• Responsible for evaluating problematic systems or facilities and determining what installation or repair services need to be performed


• Performing initial evaluations of building systems and distributing work assignments.


• Solicit bids and manage the budget for maintenance and capital improvement projects


• Selecting renovation-level contractors; ensuring contractors meet industry standards and inspecting their work upon completion


• Hire workers, organize schedules, and assign work activities.


• Coordinating the work and daily assignments of the maintenance staff; monitoring compliance with all relevant company and governmental safety rules and regulations


• Minimize the frequency or severity of accidents of maintenance personnel and contractors by identifying risks.


• Submits reports to the Head of Property Management regarding repair jobs, which include consumption of man-hours, materials, tools, and skills.


• Investigate accidents and prepare relevant reports.


• Responsible for the reliability and maintenance of all equipment


• Perform other duties as required from time to time

Skill and Knowledge Requirements

• Diploma in a technical course or equivalent


• Relevant technical skills in Carpentry, painting and electricals


• Two years of supervisory experience


• High level of safety awareness.


• Clerical ability.


• Ability to effectively relate with people from different backgrounds.


• Good communication skills to effectively interact with different groups of people.


• Ability to work evenings, holidays, and weekends when needed


• Well organized, detail-oriented, and efficient


• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with good problem-solving ability


• Knowledge of regulations regarding housing quality and maintenance standards

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the required qualifications and experience; please send your application only quoting the job title on the email subject (Repairs and maintenance Officer) to recruitment@pmcestates.co.ke with a well-detailed CV, names & addresses of three referees.

Deadline: 30th June 2021

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