Maintenance Officer

Reports To:                 Property Manager

Cooperates With:     Tenants, Landlords, Hr & Admin,

Location:                              Kigali, Rwanda

Contract:                             Permanent

Salary:                                   Negotiable

The company is the world’s largest independent property agency and it is coming to Kigali. With an international objective to double the company’s portfolio over the next five years and an expanding global office network, a future with Knight Frank offers everything an ambitious and talented individual is looking for.

We are currently looking for exceptional people to support our startup operations in Kigali and are seeking individuals who are passionate about what they do both in and out of office and who will thrive and excel in a fast paced environment.  Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals.

JOB SCOPE

The Maintenance officer is responsible for overall coordination of all maintenance activities for assigned properties within the Knight Frank Rwanda property portfolio.

JOB ROLE

• Oversee work being done by contractors to ensure it is completed within the right time, cost & at the highest quality.
• Coordinate routine maintenance works
• Obtain & analyse quotations from contractors & make recommendations on the selection strictly adhering to the Knight Frank Rwanda procurement policy.
• Assess and advise on repairs and make requisitions for materials and fittings required.
• Administrate small property improvement projects within the portfolio assigned
• Assist respective Property Managers in preparing budgets for routine maintenance and property improvements.
• Advise on service contracts regarding issues of security, generators, water testing and analysis, lifts, CCTV, electric fences etc
• Decide in liaison with the Property Manager on which contractor to award works based on balance between contractor’s ability to deliver acceptable quality & reasonable costs.
• Ensure works are done as per specification and make recommendations to the Property Manager
• Recommend disciplinary action for non-performing contractors to the Property Manager
• Assess the conditions of equipment, installations, machinery and advise management on upgrades, installations and suitability
• Attend to breakdowns, building defects and other machine failures.
• Design maintenance schedules, plans, programs and checklists.
• Ensure maintenance of machinery installations and buildings is done as per the schedules and requests made.
• Implement and enforce compliance to health and safety standards

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Degree in civil, mechanical, plumbing and electrical engineering or construction management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Construction management and maintenance works.
• Training in engineering, building construction technology and management including contract law, cost administration and management
• Good & working knowledge of laws and regulatory standards & contractual agreements in construction projects
• Good knowledge of the building code and the national maintenance policy
• Knowledge of key suppliers, prevailing market prices & players in the construction industry.
• Proficient in word, excel, powerpoint and outlook
• Knowledge in interpreting engineering and architectural drawings and plans.
• Office practice in contract procurement procedures and administration
• Must be a Rwandese national or have the right to live and work in Rwanda

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should e-mail their CV and Cover Letter via the