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Facilities Supervisor
About this role
Facilities Supervisor at IITA in Oyo. The role is for someone with hands-on experience in facility maintenance or construction, preferably in a research or agricultural setting. It involves overseeing maintenance and construction of screen houses and glasshouses and supervising staff, while ensuring safety and compliance with HS&E standards.
What you would do
- Carry out maintenance of screen houses and glasshouses to ensure proper functioning and research compliance
- Supervise screen house staff, technicians and casual workers engaged in maintenance and construction
- Oversee the construction of new screen houses and related infrastructure
- Perform repairs, including replacement of roofing glass, nets and frames; supervise washing, cleaning and fumigation of screen and glasshouses
- Maintain accurate daily reports on maintenance, construction and operational activities
- Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental standards during construction and maintenance work
What they are asking for
- HND/BSc in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology or related field; Certification in Construction Management or Facility Maintenance is an advantage
- Minimum of 3-5 years hands-on experience in facility maintenance, construction or agricultural infrastructure management
- Knowledge of workplace safety standards, PPE usage and safe construction/maintenance practices; training or certification in HS&E or risk management
- Experience in screen house/glasshouse maintenance and repair; knowledge of automated screen house systems (temperature, humidity, irrigation controls)
- Ability to supervise staff and casual labourers; ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical manuals
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP or facility management software; proficiency in English (oral and written)
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