Building Officer (Level 6)

Closing Date: 
21 Dec 2021
Description: 

The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency 
of the Government of Jamaica, is seeking suitably 
qualified individuals for the under-mentioned position.  
Building Officer (Level 6) 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:-
•     At least a Diploma in Construction Management or 
      equivalent
•     Three to five years experience in building/property 
     management

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: -
•     Good oral and written communication skills.  
•     Sound knowledge of relevant computer 
      applications and systems.
•     Strong supervisory skills.
•     Good appreciation of quality management 
      standards.
•     Strong negotiating skills.
•     Results oriented.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to: Property/Estate Manager

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:- 
•     Maintenance requests are to be properly 
      documented and discharged within agreed 
      schedules.
•     Repairs that relate to lighting, air conditioning, 
      safety and security are to be prioritized and dealt 
      with immediately.
•     It is of vital importance that complainants know the 
      status of their issues and thus communication must 
      be proactive.
•     Maintenance activities are to be done in a manner 
      that ensures the use of the best materials, trades 
      and supervision.
•     Repairs to the physical plant must be done against 
      the background of budgetary provisions and 
      constraints and as such, comprehensive budgets 
      must be done.
 
Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday December 21, 2021 to:
Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations
National Works Agency
140 Maxfield Avenue, 
Kingston 10
or
Application can be sent via email to: Recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

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