The Facilities Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Medine's facilities, including assessing problems and needs, and implement improvements in operations as appropriate.
Company Profile : Medine Group, established in 1911, is a diversified conglomerate based in Mauritius with interests spanning agriculture, property development, education, tourism, and hospitality. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence has positioned us as a leader in the Mauritian economy. Medine Group is dedicated to fostering growth and development while upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and social responsibility.
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Facilities Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Medine's facilities, including assessing problems and needs, and implement improvements in operations as appropriate. Your roles and responsibilities will involve but not limited to :
Facilities Management
- Develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance
- and life-cycle requirements for all in-scope facilities, building and equipment
- Plan, direct and supervise all maintenance activities, both in-house and outsourced, to ensure
- optimum functionality of plant, property and equipment.
- Conduct and document regular facilities inspections
- Assess problems and needs, and implement improvements in operations as appropriate
Procedures
- Develop processes/procedures for works to be undertaken
- Implement best practice processes to increase effectiveness/efficiency
- Ensure that the required safety compliance standards are constantly in place.
- Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives
- Advise on energy efficiency
Finance and Administration
- Prepare operational budget and forecast.
- Raise Purchase Orders for services related to building(s) under his/her responsibility
- Review quotes of goods and services and recommend for approval
- Gather information throughout the year that may assist with the budgeting process, report and submit to line manager.
People Management
- Regularly assess workload and review staffing/equipment needs to adhere to contractual
- commitments
- Direct the daily operations of the on-site team while ensuring efficient utilization of the staff.
- Provide leadership, guidance and counseling to on-site staff.
- Manage performance of staff and take appropriate actions when necessary.
Planning
- Establish planned preventive maintenance schedules to ensure optimum functionality of plant, property and equipment.
- Monitor and tracking of expenses vs. budget
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements including the OSHA
- Organize and coordinate Fire Drills for the building(s)
- Ensure up-to-date information is held on the CAFM system for the building(s)
- Ensure adherence to SLA/KPI set by the Customer
Supplier/contract Management
- Manage supplier relationships
- Manage and review service agreements to ensure facility needs at optimum cost
And any other cognate duties as may be necessary in the circumstances and / or required by the employer.
Candidate's Profile
The ideal candidate should possess :
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in the field of facilities and/or maintenance management as a service provider.
- Working knowledge of building systems, procurement and contracts
- Supervisory experience
- Valid driving license
Key competences
- Strong written and verbal communication with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Open to new ideas and adaptable to changing technology.
- Ability to organize, coordinate and direct team activities.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and provide clear instructions
- to subordinates.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Desire to grow and achieve success.
- Ability to work in high pressurized environments and for demanding customers under tight deadlines.
- Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately, and make decision accordingly.
- Analytical and attention to details.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills.
- Think out of the box.
- Quality and cost conscious.
The management reserves the right to call only the best qualified candidates for the recruitment and selection exercise.