Building Maintenance Specialist - Compassion International

Compassion International, an International Evangelical Development Organization in the NGO industry, urgently seeks a Building Maintenance Technician for its Ghana National Office.

The Building Maintenance Technician works independently on building maintenance and repair tasks and handles customer service requests in a quick, courteous, and professional manner. Will perform general hands-on duties such as painting, light bulb replacements, troubleshooting electrical issues, plumbing, unclogging sinks and toilets, fixing water leaks, light carpentry work, exterior building cleanliness and limited vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
• Acts as an advocate for children. Understands and advances Christ’s mandate to protect children. Raises awareness of the needs of children and takes active steps to help protect against neglect, abuse, and exploitation of children. Promotes the dignity, respect, positive treatment, potential of children in all circumstances. Encourages the involvement of others in helping children in need. Reports and appropriately supports responses to incidents of harm of children if they occur.
• Performs facilities management such as maintenance, repairs, meetings with key vendors of services etc.
• Takes care of office inventory such as management of assets/inventory schedule for the office, PPE management, etc.
• Oversees event set up, hiring of logistics, and managing conference rooms.

• Works with office security for office lock up and CCTV camera reports.
• Implements health and safety aspects of the office such as fire drills, lifts, CPR and first-aid classes, aerobics classes, etc.
• Manages project plans for facilitating movement and travels to and inspects project sites.
• Oversees business continuity such as business preparedness and disaster recovery.
• Manages the overall appearance and cleanliness of the building daily. This may include tasks such as trash removal and exterior building upkeep and maintenance of the grounds. Ensures the external areas are free from hazards and obstructions.

Faith

• Mature Christian person based on evangelical Christian values; has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and is above reproach in integrity and honesty.

Culture

• Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion’s core “Cultural Behaviors” in all internal and external communication and relationships.

Education

• Higher National Diploma required
• Relevant qualification from a vocational training institute

Work Experience

• 5-7 years’ experience working in a facilities maintenance or skilled craft position.
• Excellent report writing and leadership skills.
• Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations and analyze possible solutions using technical experience and good judgment.