Facility Officer
How you'll help us achieve it
We are hiring a Facility Officer with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems quickly. You will oversee and maintain Wave's buildings and operational areas. This includes managing building maintenance, overseeing office safety standards, coordinating repairs, and ensuring a safe and functional work environment. You will also coordinate any third-party service providers that Wave might use to maintain the property.
In this role, you'll;
Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organized work environment in our Gambia office.
Ensure the general upkeep of its facilities and equipment.
Look after the buildings and grounds of Wave properties.
Maintain office efficiency by planning and executing the purchase of equipment, layout, and office systems in the Gambia.
Follow up on bill payment for facility utilities, including but not limited to offices (electricity, water, internet, etc.).
Coordinate and log work orders and sometimes assist with maintenance work.
Be in charge of booking rooms for meetings and training.
Manage and supervise contractors that complete repairs and regular maintenance, such as landscaping, cleaning, and painting.
Address any building, connectivity, and office maintenance issues in the Abidjan offices and housing.
Support the Office Manager on all logistics pertaining to future office moves and office changes, or as needed regarding facility management in the Gambia.
Responsible for ensuring that all assets consistently meet building regulations.
Regularly inspect the facilities' grounds to know when an area needs any attention.
Key details
Location: You'll work from our office in Kotu.
You must have work authorization in the Gambia.
This is a permanent position.
Our salaries are competitive and calculated using a transparent formula. We offer generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents.
We support working parents - we offer (26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers) and subsidized child care when you return to work.
We help you live your fullest life now- we subsidize gym memberships and fitness classes.
Airtime reimbursement.
Free food and a beautiful office space.
Requirements
Bachelor or General Certificate of Secondary Education with experience in building or construction.
At least 3 years of experience in administration, and facilities Management, ideally in an international environment.
Speak, read, and write English fluently.
Basic knowledge of office plumbing and electricity.
You Might be a good fit if you
Demonstrate tenacity and a willingness to go the distance to get something done.
Are comfortable defaulting to over-communication and overreaching when it comes to coordination.
Adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions and cope effectively with complexity and change.
Are analytical in your approach to problems.
Are excessively detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence in everything you do.
Have developed processes and training with minimal guidance and have implemented them in an office environment.
Are a diplomatic team player who can also work autonomously.