Reporting to: Regional Facilities Manager and working in collaboration with head teachers and their senior management teams.
Position Summary: The Facilities Manager will have overall responsibility for overseeing the complete maintenance of all AKES-K facilities, (buildings and property) and initiate and manage all repairs and related construction projects as required.
S/He will also be required to oversee and manage health and safety related issues at all AKES-K schools in Nairobi and Mombasa respectively.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the upkeep and maintenance of all facilities under AKES Nairobi and Mombasa respectively; conduct regular inspections, identify repairs needed and prepare a detailed yearly maintenance program;
Implementation of facilities policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure efficient and safe operation of all the facilities.
Oversee activities of contractors, tender processes with RFM, vendor personnel, and suppliers; monitor contracts for compliance and controls costs;
Implement recommendations of Environment Management Audit Reports and Occupational, Safety and Health Audit Reports at the schools in collaboration with Regional Head of Security and Risk Management
Prepare and manage annual school facilities and property and upkeep budgets
Prepare and present Facilities reports on a timely basis for the review and guidance of HT’s and RFM;
Develop and maintain emergency/disaster preparedness and recovery plans.
Develop a comprehensive preventive maintenance program
Oversee and monitor the work of staff that are part of the facilities management team
Prepare and update registers for all AKES-K properties and maintain as-built drawings of the properties (approved architectural drawings, title documents etc
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelors degree in Civil, Electrical, Structural or Mechanical engineering and knowledge of construction standards, laws and regulations is required.
At least five years’ experience as a clerk of works
Good understanding of, and experience in project management.
