Facility Manager in the Ongoing Recruitment at Pets Paradise

Facility Manager in the Ongoing Recruitment at Pets Paradise

Job Overview

As the Facility Manager, you will be involved in the day-to-day facility operations tasks which include Supporting people, establishing processes, Facilities upkeep and improvement and specific administrative tasks as further highlighted below.

Responsibilities and Duties

• ​​Overseeing and agreeing contracts and providers for services including security, parking, cleaning, catering, technology and so on
• Supervising multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds, and security
• Ensuring that basic facilities, such as water and heating, are well-maintained
• Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Allocating and managing space between buildings
• Ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
• Advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Overseeing building projects, renovations, or refurbishments
• Keep a tools maintenance register on a weekly basis for all tools used in the department. This includes but is not limited to vehicles, hand tools, staff work attire.
• Helping businesses to relocate to new offices and to make decisions about leasing
• Ensuring Cleanliness of the whole facility
• Drafting reports and making written recommendations.
• Supervise the janitorial staff and other workers
• Hire contractors for equipment installation and repairs
• Oversee waste management, garbage collection, product delivery and other operations
• Carry out inspections of the facility
• Perform administrative or custodial tasks as needed
• Document lost and found items
• Participate in emergency planning

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years’ experience as a Facility Manager
• A Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, PR, or related field
• Persons living near Karen shopping center are encouraged to apply
• Communicate well in English and Kiswahili
• Flexibility in terms of working hours
• Communication and influencing skills, in person and in writing
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Decision-making
• The ability to lead and manage teams and projects
• Attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
• Organization, time management, prioritizing and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload
• Must demonstrate a willingness to work with pets

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