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Job title: Maintenance Foreman | Operations/Facilities-Housing and Dorms Maintenance
Company: American University of Sharjah
Job description: American University of Sharjah is seeking an experienced and skilled Maintenance Foreman to direct and perform general maintenance work in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of refrigeration, carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, and basic electrical systems for the campus. They will be responsible for planning and scheduling daily and weekly maintenance activities for general maintenance tasks and assigned trades within the Facilities Maintenance Department in coordination with the Work Management Centre.
Job Responsibilities:
- To assist the manager/supervisor in ensuring all facilities are structurally sound, mechanically operational and electrically efficient and safe by planning and scheduling daily and weekly maintenance activities in coordination with work clients. Making work assignments based upon an evaluation of job requirements and individual expertise, and supervising general maintenance in the performance of emergency and routine maintenance on facilities and systems.
- To assure completion of assigned maintenance and repair tasks by monitoring work progress, inspecting work performance and providing corrections of any deficiencies as necessary, redirecting work efforts to meet critical and/or necessary work requirements, and recommending the use of additional departmental personnel or contract personnel (as appropriate) to complete the assigned tasks.
- To provide technical assistance in the purchase of new or replacement maintenance equipment or systems by reviewing and preparing equipment specifications, and advising the manager/supervisor on equipment capability and compatibility, installation requirements and costs, and potential operations and maintenance expenses.
- To assure that mechanical maintenance personnel have the equipment and supplies necessary to perform services by monitoring the use of supplies and materials, estimating future material usage, requisitioning those supplies and equipment, distributing supplies/materials and equipment as required, and advising regarding potential shortages, recommended replacement items, or related equipment needs.
- To promote preventive maintenance as a strategy in maintaining university electrical, mechanical, control, plumbing systems, carpentry, painting, masonry. Assist in the development and monitoring of preventive maintenance programs, keeping accurate records of all equipment indicating all repairs/breakdowns, required and performed maintenance, performing spot checks of equipment to determine working condition, and performing and/or directing periodic cleaning and servicing of tools and test equipment.
- To ensure that contract maintenance services meet specified results and/or work orders thus minimizing future operational problems by observing (spot checking) the work performed and advising the manager/supervisor when contracted services fail to meet specifications or endanger university property or lives.
- To reduce the likelihood of liability regarding the university’s compliance with regulations by complying with and enforcing policies, laws, and regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials.
- To coordinate and manage the team and service providers to reduce the likelihood of a significant disruption of mechanical services (i.e., heating, cooling, plumbing, electricity) to the university and assure around-the-clock responsiveness to mechanical failures or emergencies.
- To contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- To help with the development of a competent and efficient mechanical maintenance work force by training departmental personnel (as necessary) in the proper use of test equipment, hand and power tools, and shop safety and demonstrating appropriate work methods.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- A high school diploma or the equivalent plus completion of a technical training program in a maintenance college credit, or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
- At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in installation, repair, construction, electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting and refrigeration systems.
- Customer service
- People management
- Problem solving
- Work standards/quality
- Attendance/punctuality
- Leadership
- Continuous learning
- Adaptability/flexibility
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Agility Maintenance System
- UAE driving license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to mentioning the position they are applying for in the email subject line.
AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.
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