Building and Property Maintenance Officer (SOG/ST 4)

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Building and Property Management Officer, the Building and Property Maintenance Officer assists with maintenance of the Ministry’s buildings, Offices, Veterinary Clinics and Houses. The incumbent will also monitor the construction and refurbishing of buildings islandwide, to ensure the effective functions of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Provides technical information to facilitate the preparation of specifications and drawings, in respect of building maintenance and construction works; 
• Prepares estimates for work to be done on properties, buildings, drains and roads;
• Prepares contracts for works to be undertaken; 
• Assigns work on the Ministry's property, buildings, drains and roads; 
• Checks and monitors works assigned, to ensure that these are carried out according to specifications; 
• Prepares or ensures the preparation of details for payments on completion of works/contracts; 
• Prepares monthly reports in respect of work assignments; 
• Contributes to the development of an annual maintenance schedule; 
• Checks that the Ministry's buildings are clean and in good condition; 
• Monitors the upkeep of the grounds; 
• Checks electrical fixtures for safety; 
• Checks the condition of furniture and equipment; 
• Prepares and delivers letters of invitation for bidders for respective contracts;
• Prepares letters of Tender document; 
• Prepares documents for advertisement of Tender and submits to the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) for advertisement in print media; 
• Prepares and delivers Bid Proposal documents to interesting bidders;
• Prepares documents for opening of Tenders; 
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Strong customer and quality focus skills 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills 
• Good conflict-management skills 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Teamwork and co-operation 
• Integrity 
• Compliance 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge in plumbing, electrical repairs and building construction
• Sound knowledge of the operations of Government/Ministry’s policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge of the Building Code 4 of Jamaica 
• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD 
• Proficient in relevant software applications 
• Good report writing skills 
• Knowledge and skills in painting, woodworking (furniture building and repairing) 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Construction Management/Structural Engineering/Vocational Training eg. HEART/VTDI; 
• One (1) year experience in a related field. 

OR 

• Certificate in Vocational Training or Junior Technical Officer's Course;
• Three (3) years’ experience in a related field. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Must possess a General Driver's Licence; 
• Will be required to travel islandwide; 
• Exposure to dust, excess water, chemicals and height. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.