Facility Manager Job at Jewels Leading Lights Academy

Jewels Leading Lights ia a christian school based in Abuja Nigeria with two campuses at Gwarimpa and Life Camp. We offer educational services with biblical integration and student spiritual formation and discipleship.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Facility Manager
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance, repair, and renovation of school facilities.
• Manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule.
• Supervise janitorial, maintenance, and groundskeeping teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor and manage budgets for facilities operations and projects.
• Negotiate contracts and liaise with vendors and contractors for facility services.
• Coordinate facility-related logistics for school events and activities.
• Implement energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives to reduce operational costs.
• Manage the fleet unit.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in facilities management, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance, and safety standards.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using MS Excel, & PowerPoints.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting maintenance issues.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover letter and CV to: hrdept.jlli@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.