About NSSF:
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is the leading Social Security Provider of Choice in Uganda. Our belief at the Fund is that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the business and each employee is expected to take pride in being a member of the team.
Job Summary: The Maintenance Officer will provide routine, planned, preventive service and maintenance as well as breakdown repair of the plant and equipment in fund offices, building and rented premises.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Carry out routine inspection of installations (plant, machinery and equipment) in! NSSF buildings/Offices to assess repair requirements.
Actively monitor and ensure that all scheduled maintenance, service and repair of office equipment, building installations and plants is carried out on time.
Receive and assess complaints or reports of problems about NSSF Building/ office maintenance issues from tenants and staff.
Prepare terms of references, scope of work required, bills of quantities and cost estimates for maintenance and repair works or services.
Ensure works are completed to the set standard or with set quality of Materials.
Guide on office space utilization for NSSF offices
Prepare monthly preventive maintenance schedules; ensure records are maintained for all work done; prepare progress reports for maintenance work done for review by the MAS; advise supervisor of equipment and Maintenance supply needs.
Reconcile utility bills for NSSF offices and Buildings.
Carry out pre and post repair/maintenance inspection/verification of maintenance works.
Manage contractors carrying out major and minor repair work.
Works closely with outsourced property managers to coordinate repair and maintenance requirements and assess work done.
Provide technical work guidance to contractor and/or property agent technicians during repair works.
Work with Landlords to carry out renovations, maintenance and repair works needed at rented premises.
Ensuring branch offices space optimization.
Equipment maintenance support for laminators, generators, fire extinguishers j and air conditioners.
In charge of renovations and restoration repairs works on the Branch premises.
Receive and assess reports of maintenance and repair needs from rented offices buildings maintenance issues from staff. Provide estimates and supervise these works to be completed to a set standard.
Prepare the budget estimates for the maintenance and repair services
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Higher Diploma in Engineering
At least five years of practical experience in a busy Real Estate Management firm
Computer literacy skills i.e. IT proficiency in Word and Excel
Supervisory skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Interpersonal skills
Negotiation Skills
Ability to work under pressure
Possess some Do-it-yourself (DIY) hands on skills
Excellent contract management skills
Possess high levels of initiative, commitment to work, ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Be good team players, highly motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently, produce results and meet set targets.
Be able to demonstrate high levels of customer care.
Should not have any criminal record
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae giving three professional referees and copies of academic and professional certificates/testimonials, postal address and daytime telephone contact not later than Monday addressed to:
The Head of Human Resource and Administration, National Social Security Fund, Workers House, 1 Pilkington Road, 14th Floor, P.O. Box 7140 Kampala, Uganda
Please indicate the position applied for on the envelope (“Application for the position of Maintenance Officer”)
Deadline: 25th May 2015 by 5pm