BUILDING OFFICER (Level 6)

Closing Date: 
14 Jun 2022
Description: 

BUILDING OFFICER 
(Level 6)

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
•   Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or 
    Equivalent
•   Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in building/property 
     management
•   Working knowledge of Government procurement 
    procedures
•   Experience in Building Inspection and other related areas
•   Specialized training in contract management, 
    property/building maintenance

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 
The incumbent is expected to discharge their responsibilities through the attainment of key outputs which include but are not limited to the following: 

•   Properly document and discharge maintenance requests 
    within agreed schedules. 
•   Prioritize and immediately attend to repairs that relate to 
    lighting, air conditioning, safety and security
•   Ensure maintenance activities are done in a manner that 
    utilizes the best material, trades and supervision.
•   Prepare comprehensive budgets 
•   Ensure repairs to the physical plant are done against the 
    background of budgetary provision and constraints.
•   Provide technical advice on construction, repairs and 
    maintenance across NWA buildings / properties
•   Carry out preventative, planned maintenance program 
    and undertake routine inspections of premises, fixtures, 
    fittings and utility meters 
•   Prepare bills of quantities, estimates and monthly reports

Submitted application in writing no later than 
June 14, 2022 to:

Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations,
National Works Agency,
140 Maxfield Avenue, Kingston 10 
or email: recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

The Agency thanks all applicants in advance. 
 Only individuals short-listed will be contacted. 

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