Facilities Officer-Repairs & Maintenance At Equity Bank Kenya

Job Purpose:To offer tactical and strategic planning and management of facilities services and infrastructure that affect the core business of business units particularly in relation to buildings and premises. The job involves tracking resolution timelines and costs, quality management and engaging vendors, contractors and consultants on the same. This is to ensure that a workplace meets the needs of the employees and suits the activities to be carried out therein.
Job Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:
Ensuring that all repairs & maintenance works are done within stipulated budget, timelines and standards
Site supervision and management including preparation of progress reports
Briefing stakeholders on progress of ongoing works
Compile all documents necessary for CBK branch approvals to open and commence operations and follow up on the same with Legal
Providing a cost tracker for all works and projects being undertaken.
Providing necessary support infrastructure for all special projects and special events
Facilitating repairs and maintenance, construction, relocation, expansion and closure of ATM stations as per business strategy
Providing support to all the subsidiaries expansion and related issues in conformance to Group and In-country regulatory requirements
Provide a support role to the maintenance officer in their absence to ensure all Service requests pertaining to the category are resolved and the corresponding costs trackers are updated accordingly

Essential Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of Bank infrastructure Generators, UPS systems, Electrical instalations and builder works scope.
Ability to interprete building designs
Ability to come up with repair and maintenance and constructions costs estimates
Good communications and interpersonal skills
Computer skills- good knowledge in Microsoft based applications i.e. MS word, excel, power point etc.
Ability to innovate and creative diligence

Key Critical Competencies
Business awareness
Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
Excellent planning and coordination skills
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Ability to work long hours with intensive travel.
High personal standards and goal oriented
Team player
Ability to make sound decisions
Ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time.

Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering
Professional qualification in Building Constructions Management or Facilities Management in addition to Construction Management experience.
Proven ability to analyse complex business issues and identify, design and implement effective practical recommendations