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Building Maintenance Supervisor

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Job Description - Building Maintenance Supervisor

The Building Maintenance Supervisor is
responsible for overseeing and coordinating all building maintenance activities
to ensure that facilities, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained in a
safe, functional, and cost -effective condition. The role requires strong
technical expertise across multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing,
electrical maintenance, painting, plastering, and general building repairs,
while supervising cleaning, security, maintenance staff and contractors
to deliver high -quality service. They are the interface between the
business and its tenants and facilitate move -in, move out and viewings for both
commercial and residential spaces.


  • Perform, Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily maintenance activities
    across residential, commercial, industrial, or mixed -use properties.

  • Conduct regular inspections of buildings,
    facilities, and equipment to identify maintenance requirements and
    potential risks.

  • Ensure preventative and reactive
    maintenance programs are implemented effectively.

  • Prioritise maintenance requests and
    allocate resources accordingly.

  • Respond promptly to emergency maintenance
    issues and breakdowns this includes after hours.

Building
Repairs and Maintenance

  • Oversee and perform general building
    maintenance including:

    • Carpentry repairs and installations
    • Plumbing maintenance and repairs
    • Electrical fault identification and
      minor electrical repairs

    • Clearing of Drains, Gutters, downpipes
      and catchpits.

    • Tiling and flooring maintenance
    • General handyman services
  • Ensure all work is completed to
    acceptable quality and safety standards.

Team
Leadership

  • Supervise maintenance technicians,
    artisans, and contractors.

  • Supervise security and cleaners
  • Conduct performance monitoring and
    address performance issues where necessary.

  • Ensure team compliance with company
    policies and procedures.

Contractor
Management

  • Source, coordinate, and supervise
    external service providers and contractors.

  • Verify work quality and compliance with
    agreed specifications.

  • Ensure contractors comply with safety
    regulations and site requirements.

  • Ensure work is done and follow up if not.

Health and
Safety

  • Ensure Tenants comply with Occupational
    Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.

  • Conduct Tenant workplace safety
    inspections. Such as ensuring Fire Escapes are open, DB Boards are free
    and clear, Extinguishers are serviced.

  • Investigate maintenance -related incidents
    and implement corrective actions.


Requirements

  • Valid driver's license.
  • Minimum 5 years' building maintenance
    experience.

  • Experience within commercial,
    residential, retail, industrial, or property management environments.

Please note this job requires Saturday morning work
as well as Monday to Friday.



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