Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

SUMMARY:
The Facilities Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day activities of the general maintenance team, ensuring that all facility maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the maintenance team.
• Allocate work to maintenance personnel and monitor progress.
• Supervise artisans and maintenance staff including:
  • Carpenters
  • Bricklayers
  • Plumbers
  • Grass Cutters / Grounds Maintenance Staff
  • General Maintenance Personnel
• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, infrastructure and surrounding grounds.
• Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance is completed according to schedule.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain maintenance records and report on completed work.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations and company procedures.
• Identify maintenance requirements and escalate major repairs where necessary.
• Ensure tools, equipment and materials are used correctly and maintained.
• Train, mentor and support maintenance staff where required.
• Promote good housekeeping and ensure facilities remain clean, safe and operational.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in facilities or building maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience managing maintenance teams.
• Qualified or experienced in at least one of the following trades:
  • Carpentry
  • Bricklaying
  • Plumbing
  • General Building Maintenance
• Experience working within a facilities, commercial, industrial or similar maintenance environment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Sound knowledge of general building maintenance.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise multiple maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety requirements.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Basic computer literacy for reporting and record keeping.

Personal Attributes

• Mature and dependable individual.
• Hands-on approach to maintenance supervision.
• Strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Honest, reliable and accountable.

Advantageous

• Trade Test or recognised qualification in Carpentry, Plumbing, Bricklaying or a related maintenance trade.
• Experience supervising multidisciplinary maintenance teams.
• Valid driver''s licence.