College Maintenance Foreman St Ignatius College

St Ignatius College is looking for a hardworking, proactive, and organized individual to fill the position of College Maintenance Foreman to coordinate and oversee the operations of the Maintenance Department. As a Head of Department, you will be required to prepare written reports and work plans. We need a foreman who also has the basic knowledge and skills of one or more of the following: building, plumbing, electricals, landscaping, bricklaying, carpentry, and/or joinery.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Maintenance Department.
• Coordinating and allocating daily maintenance tasks to other team members.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient maintenance and works for all facilities, buildings, and tools.
• Developing and implementing a preventative maintenance program to minimize interruption and maximize tools lifespan.
• Managing the maintenance budget and ensuring cost-effective maintenance solutions.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure minimal disruption to operations during maintenance activities.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date maintenance records and reports.
• Controlling wastage within your department.
• Managing and controlling maintenance related tools and machinery.
• Preparing reports and work plans for presentation to College Management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATION

• Grade 12 Leaving School Certificate
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree or an Equivalent in a similar field with a hands-on practical and skilled trade in either electrician, carpentry, building, bricklaying, plumbing, joinery, landscaping, gardening, etc.
• Proven experience as foreman.
• Ability to prepare written reports and work plans.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Ability to speak and write English fluently.
• 2 – 3 years of work experience.