The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), a World Class Centre of Excellence for training in Leadership, Management and Administration located at Greenhill, Achimota

Job Summary

The Maintenance Manager shall be responsible for the management and maintenance of al physical infrastructure of the Institute in a cost-effective way.

Reporting Relationship:
The successful candidate shall report to the Registrar.

Responsibilities:
The successful candidate shall:

•   Maintain accurate records of the condition of equipment and other systems in the Institute and create a schedule of regular evaluation of all Institutes' properties.
•   Create monitoring systems or programmes in the Institute to detect problems as early as possible and initiate interventions for timely solutions to the problems.
•   Develop a regular system for cleaning, repairs and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
•   Participate in the development of policies and procedures that affect the use of supplies and facilities.
•   Develop back-up or alternative systems for common problems such as power interruptions and water shortage.
•   Ensure the safety of the building or establishment from fire, flood and other hazards.
•   Prepare pertinent records and reports for the attention of management.
•   Participate in budget preparation so that the maintenance team will have adequate funds for its operation.
•   Develop staff training programmes for the maintenance team such as skill enhancement training sessions for effective work output.
•   Evaluate the work quality of the maintenance team.
•   Perform other duties that may be assigned by Management from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master's degree in Civil Engineering/Building Technology/Architecture from a reputable Institution.
•   Minimum of five (5) years post qualification working experience in a relevant held.

Competencies:

•   Must have a good understanding of the management of structures and equipment in a higher educational institution
•   Must be computer literate
•   Must have excellent managerial and leadership skills
•   Must possess skills in effective decision making
•   Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills
•   Must have customer service skills
•   Must have good negotiating skills
•   Must have problem-solving skills
•   Must have planning and organizing skills
•   Must be pro-active and result driven
•   Must be a team player
•   Must have the ability to prioritize and manage many cases at a time
•   Perform other duties that may be assigned by Management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants may submit their application, including their most recent curriculum vitae and academic certificates to the following address:

The Human Resource Manager
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
P. O. Box AH 50
Achimota, Accra

Email: hr@gimpa.edu.gh

Closing Date: 31 October, 2014