Estate Officer(www.dpckenya.com) Job in Kenya June 2014
Dynamic People Consulting is recruiting an Estate Officer for one of its clients, one of the leading learning institutions.
The main role of the Estate Officer will be to ensure that the school’s estate and day-to-day administrative requirements are carried out efficiently and effectively.
The Estate Officer will specifically be responsible for the following:
- Assist the Senior Estates Manager in ensuring the necessary plans for repair works are provided;
- Assist the Senior Estates Manager in providing material and cost estimates for projects and in preparing purchase orders for the purpose of securing needed supplies;
- Update the inventory of the company buildings, furniture and maintenance equipment’s and other related assets;
- Ensure efficient use of all the materials provided and control costs in the department without affecting quality of work;
- Supervise landscaping works for the various schools to make the school premises attractive;
- Continuously liaise with department heads on new needs, maintenance and day to day repair needs;
- Assist the Senior Estates Manager in the preparation of a comprehensive maintenance and repair schedule at the end of each term indicating the cost involved and expected completion date over the school holidays to avoid any interference with the school academic program;
- Ensure carrying out of cleanliness and simple preventative maintenance tasks in all classrooms and other estate areas;
- Responsible for all administrative work in the department;
- Assist the Senior Estate Manager in managing all day to day operations of the department;
- Custodian of employee health and safety by ensuring that all fire-fighting equipment’s are in good working order and maintained as per the maintenance contract. Ensure any new project is appraised and necessary fire-fighting equipment put in place;
- Responsible for requisition and issue of working tools and other protective equipment to all eligible employees in the premises
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
- Diploma in Building Construction or any other related field;
- Eight (8) years experience in a similar role;
- Possess strong interpersonal skills;
- Proven leadership and management skills; remembered
- Must be computer literate and proficient in standard office software applications;
If you believe you qualify for this position, please apply for the position by uploading your CV to our website: www.dpckenya.com under Vacancies.
Only qualified candidates shall be contacted