Maintenance Officer

Maintenance Officer

CareerBuddy Lagos Confidential

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Job Description/Requirements

Facilities matter! As a Maintenance Officer, youll play a key role in ensuring everything from machinery to facilities operate seamlessly. With your expertise and keen eye for detail, youll transform spaces into optimally functioning environments while keeping safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness at the forefront. Who are we searching for?

• Youre skilled in performing basic electrical and mechanical repairs to keep equipment running smoothly.
• Youre organized and capable of managing budgets for maintenance while maintaining cost-efficiency.
• Youre knowledgeable about government regulations, environmental standards, and health and safety compliance.
• Youre physically fit, experienced with hardware tools, and have a solid understanding of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Youre a problem-solver who can work independently while supervising maintenance staff and contractors.

Your Responsibilities…

• Operational Excellence
• You will perform basic electrical and mechanical repairs and ensure all equipment and machinery are in perfect working condition.
• You will detect and report the need for significant repairs or renovations while planning and coordinating installations or refurbishments.
• You will conduct scheduled preventative maintenance to prolong the life of equipment and ensure efficient operation.
• You will maintain cleaning routines and perform general upkeep of all company premises.
• Facility Management
• You will review utility consumption and develop strategies to minimize costs.
• You will draft and maintain maintenance schedules and checklists for equipment, appliances, and facilities like restaurants, staff quarters, and production centers.
• You will oversee facility activities such as parking allocation, waste disposal, and building security.
• You will keep detailed records of maintenance work and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Team and Vendor Management
• You will supervise facilities staff and external vendors/contractors to ensure high-quality delivery.
• You will source and liaise with vendors to handle maintenance tasks that require external expertise.
You will ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and present detailed reports on maintenance and project status.

To be considered, you should have…

• A minimum of an HND certificate or equivalent in any field.
• At least 3 years in a similar role with hands-on expertise.
• Knowledge of technical operations and facilities management best practices.
• Proficiency with hardware tools and electrical equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Time management, organizational leadership, and communication skills.

Why this role matters… Maintenance keeps the heart of our operations alive. By ensuring equipment reliability, cost control, and compliance with health and safety standards, you contribute directly to the success and sustainability of the business. Challenges you may face in this role…

• Managing tight budgets while ensuring quality maintenance and repairs.
• Navigating unpredictable breakdowns or emergencies that demand immediate attention.
Balancing preventative maintenance tasks with reactive responses to unforeseen issues.

The goodies…

• Competitive pay
• A dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
Opportunities to innovate and implement sustainable facility management strategies.

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