Facilities Officer Zayed University Dubai / Abu Dhabi UAE

Zayed University is a National and Regional leader in educational innovation. Founded in 1998 and proudly bearing the name of the Founder of the Nation – the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, this Flagship Institution renewing the Educational journey. The University is fostering research and paving the way for a lifelong learning that exceeds expectations and meets the needs of society in order to achieve sustainable development. Today, Zayed University has two modern campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi that welcome both national and international students. Currently, it is seeking a competent Facilities Officer for its both campuses in UAE.

Purpose of Facilities Officer

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Officer is responsible for campus operation and maintenance  of HVAC, Plumbing, Firefighting & Electrical facilities services. He will be performing both Preventive and Curing maintenance schedules & responding to Emergencies related to these Facilities.

Responsibilities of Facilities Officer

• Liaise with various departments within the University with regards to preparation for special events on campus. Provide Furniture set-up, arranging storages spaces and carry out any other project or assignment related to facilities as required.
• Assist in monitoring utility consumption, collection of consumption figures, and update records.
• Follow and optimize the energy consumption and implement measures for further saving when and where required.
• Integrate and communicate effectively with other trade staff (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil).
• Participate in emergency on-call service during non-working hours, weekends and public holidays.
• Participate in project work including refurbishment of existing building equipment/systems and/or new installations.
• Provide effective communication with management, peers, contractors, subcontractors, project subcontractors.
• Review, control and approval of MEP subcontractors work procedures and method statements.
• Is involved with the Installation and Relocation of workstations, furniture, and indoor plants.

What you’ll do

• Ensuring that the MEP subcontractor provides and adheres to the necessary control documentation in an orderly way.
• Produce a report of performance of MEP-contractors.
• Carry out duties as directed by the Line Management.
• Working with the Facility Management company on energy saving.
• Assist in parking Management including handling daily violation (in booting the vehicles and release the vehicle after payments done).
• Assist & provide physical support in Male & Female students lockers on daily basis.
• Coordinate with the lost & found with regards to lockers issue.
• Assist Finance Inventory Control with stock control and Inventory of University assets.
• Assist in general maintenance works and oversee the work of external maintenance Contractors as per Supervisor’s instructions.
• Receive employees’ requests for Maintenance and attend to it as organized by the Manager and Coordinator.
• Responsible for arranging setup for exams.
• Report any Accident/Incident at campus.
• Inspect faculty/staff offices and send the report to facilities coordinator.
• Follow up with Cleaning, Security, MEP and Landscape service providers for daily work & any complaints.

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an Accredited Institution.
• An Advanced Technical or Vocational Training in HVAC or Electrical Technology.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in Installation and Maintenance related work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Electro-Mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of Arabic and English are an asset.
• Multi-tasking Ability.

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