Organisation
Post and Telecommunications Department
Reference
VAC-45471
Contract Type
Not Vacant
Industries
Installation, Maintenance & Repair
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
Salary range $3,094,839 - $4,162,214 per annum
Date Posted
29/06/2023
Expiry Date
17/07/2023
The Senior Repair and Maintenance Specialist oversees complex mechanical and electrical activities for building repairs and maintenance, manages budgets and contracts, and supervises staff.
Job Purpose
Under the supervisor of the Facilities Property and Maintenance Manager, the Senior Repair and Maintenance Specialist (Mechanical & Electrical) SOG/ST 5, undertakes complex mechanical and electrical activities on a wide variety of systems, components/equipment and structural facilities related to building repairs and maintenance. Provides advice and guidelines on matters concerning a wide range of complex mechanical system maintenance within the Post and Telecommunications Department.
Key Responsibilities
Management/Administrative
- Participates in the development of the Corporate/Operational Plan for the Regional Office;
- Prepares the Unit and Individual Plans in collaboration with Supervisor;
- Prepares and sign Individual Work Plans in collaboration with direct report;
- Prepares and submits the annual Regional Maintenance Programme and Budget;
- Ensures that policies, regulations and standards are adhered to in the conduct of building and maintenance contracts and assignments;
- Reviews and recommends payment vouchers and certificates of payments for satisfactory completion of work done at the postal facilities as assigned;
- Provides technical advice to the Regional Managers, Branch Managers on building and maintenance matters;
- Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with the Postal Branch Managers and Staff;
- Prepares and submits Progress and Performance Reports;
- Keeps abreast of continued development in the field of mechanized postal handling and other equipment in the delivery of postal services.
Technical/Professional
- Plans, co-ordinates and monitors the implementation of the Regional Repairs and Maintenance Programme;
- Recommends changes to the programme as a result of budgetary and other changes;
- Recommends and seeks approval as necessary for the engagement of contractors to undertake minor repairs and maintenance activities in keeping with Government of Jamaica (GoJ) and Departmental guidelines and standards;
- Supervises minor repairs and maintenance contracts within the Regions as assigned and ensures that work orders are completed;
- Draft bills of quantities and provide input to contract documents for minor extensions, renovations and repairs of postal facilities within the Region;
- Assists in the conduct of site visits to ensure that building construction work is carried out in accordance with specifications and within agreed time frame; reports breaches or delays to the Director promptly;
- Ensures that all electrical equipment and fixtures, appliances and electronic mechanical equipment/apparatus and system are in good working order;
- Ensures the proper scheduling of work and that faults with mechanical and electrician equipment are entered and discharged in keeping with schedules;
- Manages the distribution of material and spare parts for activities in the regions; ensures that goods are verified and pro forma invoices are requested in keeping with proper procurement procedures and standards;
- Checks and verifies equipment, spare parts and tools prior to the placing of purchase requests; ensures the maintenance of proper inventory controls for parts and material;
- Supervises preventative maintenance on all types of electromechanical electrical equipment; ensures that faults are corrected in keeping with schedule;
- Ensures prompt response to emergency calls for repairs and maintenance issues in the Regions.
Human Resource Management
- Manages the welfare and development of direct reports through the preparation of Performance Appraisals and recommendation of required Training and Development Programmes;
- Provides leadership to direct reports through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication processes;
- Provides guidance to direct reports through coaching, mentoring and training, providing assistance and support as needed;
- Ensures that training and other needs of direct reports are adequately identified and addressed;
- Ensures that direct reports are aware of and adhere to the policies, procedures and regulations which affect the Branch;
- Participates in the recruitment of direct reports for the Branch;
- Recommends Vacation Leave for direct report in keeping with established Human Resource policies;
- Recommends/Administers disciplinary action in keeping with established Human Resource policies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent planning and organizing skills;
- Excellent problem-solving and decision making skills;
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Good knowledge of mechanical and electrical concepts, principles and systems;
- Good knowledge of preventive maintenance method, principles, practices, and implementation.
- Good knowledge of the tools, equipment and supplies used in providing building maintenance services;
- Knowledge of laws governing building contracts and contracting;
- Knowledge of building codes and standard practices;
- Knowledge of disaster preparedness methods, principles and requirements;
- Knowledge of Project Management;
- Ability of analyze, diagnose, troubleshoot, and provide practical solutions.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications for comparison with the progress of works;
Minimum Required Qualification and Experience
- Diploma in Construction/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Institution
- Certificate in Supervisory Management
- Plus 5 years working experience in a related field with 2 years at the supervisory level
Special Conditions Associated with The Job
- Works indoors and outdoors;
- Exposure to external environmental elements consistent with building maintenance and upgrade functions;
- Physical demands include walking, standing, stretching, bending and working in cramped spaces for extended periods;
- May be required to work beyond and outside of normal working hours in emergencies or to meet project deadlines.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Engineering
Other
Other
Other
Fields of study:
Mechanical engineering
Required degree level:
Other
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