Facilities Engineer
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سيتم تحديثك بأحدث تنبيهات الوظائف عبر البريد الإلكتروني
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سيتم تحديثك بأحدث تنبيهات الوظائف عبر البريد الإلكتروني
الوصف الوظيفي
Facilities Engineer
American International University Kuwait City
Reports to: Facilities Director
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Director of Facilities responsible for general administration management and supervision of the routine preventative predictable and emergency maintenance of all facilities and related equipment. The incumbent supervises actively leads with handson participation in a variety of building maintenance repair remodel receiving and facility rental functions of the college.
Duties:
Serve as a member of the Facilities Department participating in discussions decision making and policy recommendations
Develop and prioritize work assignments and supervise the accomplishment of tasks assigned
With the other members of the Facilities Department develop and maintain inservice training in safety and emergency procedures for department and college community
Develop and implement plans for equipment and building preventative maintenance as needed
Estimate labor and material costs for repairs remodel work site improvement equipment repair and replacement; research costs and prepare appropriate purchase order requests for equipment materials and supplies
With the support of Director consult with the college constituency and departmental support staff to develop efficient and nondisruptive approaches for conducting construction and maintenance tasks
Prepare and submit budget recommendations for maintenance and operations and oversee expenditures for appropriateness staying within the allocated budgets
Oversee the receiving and distribution of college equipment furniture and supplies; maintain an inventory of supplies furniture and equipment
Inspect and evaluate the condition of college facilities equipment machinery parking lots roadways and sidewalks and make recommendations to the Facilities Director
Actively participate in a variety of building and grounds maintenance repair and remodel projects
Coordinate the setup for meetings and special events
Participate in emergency operations meetings and communications
Coordinate and schedule regulatory inspections with external agencies and under the direction of the Director initiate any corrective action that may be necessary as a result of those inspections
Identify establish and maintain working relationships with vendors in support of
preserving campus operations
Record and compile maintenance service requests; provide daily reports to Director
Develop and maintain policy and procedure manuals related to departmental programs and services
Must have the ability to work varied hours sometimes extended hours including oncall evening weekend and holiday duty
Other duties as assigned
Skills:
Must possess skills to be able to explain and demonstrate the essential functions of the position
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and effectively at all levels within the College in English; ability to speak Arabic strongly preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of building and construction practices and the laws affecting the construction and repair of education buildings
Must possess customer service skills: providing diplomatic reliable and consistent service; ability to assess problems and customer needs; ability to handle difficult individuals and situations; must possess the ability also effectively to communicate with constituents outside the college community
Must have the ability to understand and sometimes interpret the rules laws regulations policies and procedures that govern the operation of the department and the college
Demonstrated sound knowledge of facilities maintenance and care including health safety and emergency procedures related to maintenance and operations functions
Knowledge of design and operation of access control CCTV and Fire Alarm systems
Demonstrated understanding of inventory control practices
Must be comfortable working in a very fastpaced environment capable of resolving crises in a professional manner
Must be able to respond to crisis or emergencies on campus as well as respond to phone calls with sound judgment and calming demeanor providing guidance and assistance as needed
Demonstrated sound knowledge of fire crisis and risk management programs
Ability to keep detailed records; to assemble and organize information and to prepare and submit reports related facilities and maintenance operations in an acceptable format
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of standard software applications
Demonstrable high ethical standards and patience
Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality of workrelated information and materials
Demonstrated ability to plan prioritize and problemsolve; use sound professional judgment initiative and resourcefulness; must be dependable
Possession of a valid vehicle operators license
Must be able to lift 50 75 pounds as needed for emergency and urgent responses
Must be able to inspect and perform work from ladders and scaffolding
Ability to work long and varied hours including oncall evening and weekends when required
Experience and Education:
Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or any related field.
At least three years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance of sophisticated facilities preferably those facilities that would be found in a college setting
Experience in preventative maintenance.
Experience managing facilities associated with various venues open to the public.
Experience in the coordination and supervision of facilities personnel.
Proven track record of employing collegial friendly flexible and collaborative approaches as it relates to a diverse population.
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