Assistant Technician - Western Region

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Facilities and Property Maintenance Manager, the Assistant Technician will provide support in the planning, design, and co-ordination of both major and minor construction and refurbishment projects within the Western Region. The role involves ensuring that projects are completed in compliance with applicable codes, within established time frames, and in alignment with budgetary constraints. This includes assisting in the allocation of resources to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close all related projects for the Post and Telecommunications Department. The following parishes are part of the Western Region St. Elizabeth, Westmoreland, Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and St. Ann.

Responsibilities

• • Participates in the development of the Branch’s Budget, Operational and Corporate Plan;
• • Prepares Work Plan in consultation with Supervisor;
• • Contributes to the Unit’s Monthly and Annual Reports;
• • Prepares project reports;
• • Certifies payments for workers and contractors and prepares draft final accounts;
• • Executes tasks assigned in the development and continual performance improvement of the Branch.
• • Prepares Tender and technical documents for the procurement of goods, works and services;
• • Prepares draft construction designs that meet the requirements for technical and specialist formulations for various post offices;
• • Requests and monitors the preparation of project documents for the acquisition of equipment and delivery of projects;
• • Prepares and submits human and physical resources for the execution of projects;
• • Identifies and prepares preliminary and final drawings for the refurbishing of buildings and offices;
• • Monitors the progress of all construction projects to ensure that time and cost parameters are maintained, by resolving a range of emergency problems and keeping the Manager informed on results of key issues;
• • Prepares draft technical specifications for minor projects and renovations;
• • Executes solutions to complaints/reports concerning engineering problems and ensures that they are resolved;
• • Collects and monitors energy and water bills for analysis for presentation;
• • Reviews utilities consumption and recommends strategies to minimize costs through energy audits.
• • Reviews the work of the senior maintenance officers, general maintenance officers and external contractors, to ensure that the terms and conditions of contracts are adhered to and to ensure that resources are effectively utilized;
• • Liaises with the Regional Managers, Heads of Division, Project Managers and contract workers to ensure projects are execute within time-lines and budget;
• • Inspects buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations and makes recommendations to address needs identified;
• • Serves on the Disaster Preparedness Committee.
• • Ensures compliance to OH&S policy, procedures and risk assessments, ensuring actions are carried out to mitigate risks and all corrective and preventative action of issues arising;
• • Monitors building management, fire alarm detection and suppression systems and fire risk assessments; ensuring action is taken to mitigate risks and all corrective and preventative action of issues arising;
• • Keeps up-to-date proactively with all legislation, ensuring compliance to all standards and laws;
• • Provides draft disaster evacuation plans which are aligned with fire and building codes.
• • Monitors expenditure on projects;
• • Participates in the preparation of the capital budget.
• • The incumbent may, from time to time, be assigned duties not specifically outlined within the job description but are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from a person occupying this position.
• • The incumbent may also be asked from time to time to assist with duties outside of the Western Region due to the exigencies of service.

Qualifications

• • Good knowledge of Building Engineering; Design and Construction; Facilities Maintenance;
• • Good Project Management skill;
• • Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety policy, procedure and practices;
• • Sound knowledge of preparation of bidding documentation for procurement;
• • Good negotiation and contract management skills;
• • Working knowledge of construction process;
• • Able to draft and interrupt blueprints;
• • Ability to collect and analyze equipment running data for maintenance purposes;
• • Good computer skills and competent user of Microsoft office suite; Microsoft project; Primavera; PH Stats; StatsGraphic, Drafting Software (AutoCad, Revit, etc);
• • Good knowledge of disaster preparedness methods, principles and requirements;
• • Sound knowledge and understanding of the GoJ Financial Administration and Audit Act; Public Procurement Act, regulations and procedures;
• • Sound knowledge GoJ Building Regulations.
• • Diploma in Architecture/Quantity Surveying/Civil/Construction/Structural/Engineering/ Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or any related field from an accredited institution with at least five (5) years working experience in a related field;
• • Training in Project Management;
• • Training in Energy Management would be an asset.

Additional Information and Instructions

Special Conditions Associated with the Job: 🚗 Must own and operate a reliable motor vehicle ✈️ Frequent traveling is expected 🏢🏞️ Works indoors and outdoors 🌬️ Exposure to external environmental elements consistent with building maintenance and upgrade functions ⏰ May be required to work beyond and outside of normal working hours in emergencies or to meet project deadlines Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, December 13th, 2024 to: 📍 Director, Human Resource Management and Development Post and Telecommunications Department 6-10 South Camp Road, Kingston, CSO 📧 Email: recruitment@jamaicapost.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Assistant Technician (SOG/ST 5) - Western Region 🔑 Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Please ensure that a copy of this circular is placed at a strategic position on the Notice Board of the Ministry/Department/Agency and brought to the attention of all eligible officers.

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