Ministry of National Security
Port of Spain
Job Description
The incumbent is required to make inspection of facilities and equipment to ensure optimal functioning and to perform basic maintenance and repair work. Duties include monitoring contractors/vendors performing contracted services; assisting in identifying health and safety hazards and monitoring the use of facilities and equipment, preparing specifications and estimates and keeping appropriate records. 
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<ul><li>Makes periodic visual inspections of building/facilities and equipment to ensure optimal functioning and reports deficiencies to management&nbsp;</li><li> Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves equipment issues, makes necessary repairs, arrange for repairs to be effected or advises management to facilitate corrective action&nbsp;</li><li> Performs basic maintenance and repairs involving areas such as electrical, carpentry plumbing and air conditioning.&nbsp;</li><li> Monitors the performance of contractors and vendors engaging in providing contracted services to ensure work is complemented according to specifications.&nbsp;</li><li> Prepares specifications for purchases of equipment; also prepares estimates regarding the provision of contracted services.&nbsp;</li><li> Assist in identifying health and safety hazards and with implementing and ensuring compliance with applicable usage policies and standards.&nbsp;</li><li> Provides information to be used in costing and budgetary exercises.&nbsp;</li><li> Provides support with space planning, furniture and equipment acquisition.&nbsp;</li><li> Keeps records and other relevant documentation in respect of all purchases and equipment installed; also assist with the establishment of a facilities management as required&nbsp;</li><li> Performs other related duties as required&nbsp;</li><li> Prepare reports on matters related to facilities management data base.&nbsp;</li></ul>
Key Competency
<ul><li>Knowledge of preventative maintenance pertinent to mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, air conditioning systems, plumbing and general construction.&nbsp;</li><li> Knowledge of equipment and tools used in preventative maintenance and repair.&nbsp;</li><li> Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act.&nbsp;</li><li> Some knowledge of facilities management&nbsp;</li><li> Ability to prepare specifications and estimates pertinent to facilities and equipment and equipment maintenance and repairs&nbsp;</li><li> Ability to use/operates equipment and tools used in preventative maintenance and repair&nbsp;</li><li> Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project&nbsp;</li><li> Skills in use of personal computers&nbsp;</li><li> Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports&nbsp;</li><li> Ability to proactively identify and resolve maintenance issues, and defects in facilities and equipment&nbsp;</li><li> Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing&nbsp; </li><li>&nbsp;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with fellow employees and member of the public&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>