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Director – Grounds & Maintenance
The Human Capital Office invites internal (permanent-full time staff members) and external applicants to apply for the position of Grounds & Maintenance- Director
“For internal applicant, a prior written approval from the Dean/Director or Head of Department is mandatory”
Reporting Line: Excecutive Operational Ecxellence
Job Overview
The Director of Grounds & Maintenance is responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision of maintenance operations across the organization’s grounds and physical infrastructure. This includes overseeing day-to-day maintenance activities, developing and managing preventive maintenance programs, overseeing the university fleet, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Position Description Summary:
- Ensure timely and effective maintenance services that meet institutional standards.
- Develop and implement maintenance schedules and project plans to maximize operational efficiency and asset reliability.
- Respond promptly and effectively to service requests and emergencies, ensuring courteous and professional service.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, building codes, and institutional policies always.
- Manage departmental budgets, monitor purchase orders, approve invoices, and oversee procurement processes to optimize resource use.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to maintenance personnel, promoting skill development and adherence to quality standards.
- Evaluating staff performance promotes teamwork and fosters career development.
- Liaise with other departments to ensure service alignment with. Institutional needs
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance activities, inspections, and improvements.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Engineering (Maintenance, Facilities Management, or a related field)
- Progressive experience in grounds and facilities maintenance, with a minimum
of 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role. - Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, safety regulations, and technical procedures.
Personal and Behavioral characteristics / IT skills
- Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of initiative and independence.
- Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on service delivery.
- Team player who promotes collaboration and staff development.
- Proficiency in maintenance management systems and basic IT tools (MS Office Suite).
Deadline: Novembre 5, 2025 at midnight.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application via the following form.
The Search Process:
Screening will begin as soon as possible, and short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews. The successful candidate will need to take the position right after notification.