Infectious Disease Institute Assistant Facilities Engineer Jobs in Uganda

Infectious Disease Institute Assistant Facilities Engineer Jobs in Uganda


Job Summary:

  • Working together with the Facilities Engineer, he/she will establish and maintain standards of excellence for facilities maintenance and modification of facilities under IDI support.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine inspection of (Plant, Machinery and Equipment) IDI buildings/offices to
    assess repair requirements

  • Actively monitor and ensure that all scheduled maintenance, service and repair of office
    equipment, building installations and plants is carried out on time

  • Support and ensure site offıces are fully functional to support the operations of the
    project.

  • Address maintenance issues in supported health facilities.

  • Prepare terms of reference, scope of work required, Bills of quantity and cost estimates
    for maintenance and repair works or services

  • Ensure works are completed to the set standards and with the standard quality of materials

  • Prepare monthly preventive maintenance schedule, ensure records are maintained for all works done and prepare progress report for maintenance work done for review by Facilities Engineer; advise the supervisor of the equipment and maintenance supply needs.

  • Reconcile utilities bills for IDI facilities

  • Carry out pre and post repair/maintenance inspection/verification of maintenance works.

  • Participate in engaging and supervising of contractors – ensuring they work to the
    expected standard, within the time and cost limits.

  • Work closely with sourced property masters to coordinate repair and maintenance
    requirements and assesses works done.

  • Provide technical work guidance to contractors and / or property agent technicians

  • Work with Landlords to carry out renovations, maintenance and repair works at rented premises.

  • Equipment maintenance support for generators, fire extinguishers and air conditioners.

  • Receive and assess maintenance reports and repair needs from rented office buildings and supported health facilities,
    maintenance issues from staff as well as providing estimates and work supervision to set standards.

  • Participate in planning, budgeting and reporting in line with departmental guidelines and targets.

    Education and Experience:

  • Diploma in either Civil, Electrical Engineering or in Building Management

  • Knowledge and Experience in design using Computer Aided Soft-ware (CAD will be an added Advantage)

  • Experience of at least three years with a variety of building infrastructural systems and
    equipment, maintenance and repair

  • Experience in managing/supervising contractors

  • Good organization

  • Excellent Communication skills- both verbal and written including ability to negotiate with potential contractors/ service providers

  • High level of integrity

  • Excellent interpersonal skills particularly staff/management relations

    Other Requirements:

  • Knowledge of maintenance trade procedures, equipment, tools and supplies commonly used to support the installations, maintenance and repair buildings, tools and equipment.

  • Knowledge of safety procedures and terminology

  • Skills in assessing condition and standards of building, tools, equipment and completed works

  • Skills in letting, managing and troubleshooting with contractors and maintenance service contracts

  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard health and safety practices

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of general building construction and renovation

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Infectious Disease Institute Assistant Facilities Engineer Jobs in Uganda


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