Facilities Associate Job Vacancy at Andela

With the fastest growing population and highest youth population in the world, we believe Africa is one of the greatest untapped markets for talent development.

At Andela, we find the brightest young people in Africa, train them to be world-class developers, and connect them with employers around the world looking for top technical talent. Passion, excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and rejecting the status quo are just a few of the things that Andela team members have in common.

Andela is  recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facilities Associate

Type: Full Time
Location: Lagos
Experience: Junior-Mid Level

Job Description 

• Andela is seeking a Facilities Associate to help maintain all Andela buildings and grounds facilities.
• It entails supervision of tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, environmental, safety, procurement, custodial and event coordination.
• This position requires a team player attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details and project coordination.
• The Facilities Associate should have the ability to collaborate with and support all stakeholders/interfaces.
• Support the facilities manager in ensuring that all our facilities conform to Andela Facilities management standards in addition to global health, safety, security and environment standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the cleaning and housekeeping in all facilities
• Manage the store by keeping accurate store record
• Document all routine tasks carried out and document all materials used for easy tracking
• Track all PPM works and ensure they are carried out
• Assist with the procurement of all request and supplies
• Regularly inspect properties for any maintenance or areas of concern
• Ensure compliance and implementation of policies as they relate to facilities
• Maximize the cost of individual events by creating and tracking budgets for each event, in agreement with the Facility Manager
• Liaise with technical staff to ensure timely and correct set up and delivery of operational aspects of events including lighting, sound, staging etc.
• Support office logistics and travel management activities as required
• Undertake any other duties as requested by the senior management team, in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role
• Assist with vendor/contractor supervision
• Closely monitor equipment maintenance. Also maintain accurate records of all maintenance & repairs.
• Oversee and provide event co-ordination
• Monitor suppliers performance in line with KP!s, contractual obligations and SLA
• Work with the Facilities Manager to report problems, solutions, and costs associated. Provide a weekly status update on any pending project
• Work with Facilities Manager to manage annual facility budget
• Consult/work with other senior managers on specific initiatives as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill to build manage established Facilities Management(FM) systems
• Ability to supervise a team
• Ability to adapt and scale operations rapidly
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work under tight deadlines, as well as to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to quickly build trust with staff, vendors, and junior staff.
• Computer literacy and ability to use excel to create FM reports

Benefits and Compensation

• Full-time compensation
• Beautiful working environment
• Opportunity to work with the brightest minds on the planet
• A chance to change the world
• Medical coverage
• Breakfast and Lunch provided daily

How to Apply


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