Maintenance Assistant Job at Tetra Tech International Development

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. One of the group of companies under Tetra Tech is delivering the DFID-funded United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) infrastructure improvement works. The programme's duration is contracted for an initial 48 months with a possible 24-month extension.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Maintenance Assistant
Job no: 499902
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Work type: Contract, Permanent
Categories: Economic Growth

Project Background

• Tetra Tech International Development is delivering the FCDO-funded LINKS – Catalysing Economic Growth in Northern Nigeria programme and the United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNIAF) programme.
• LINKS supports the development of a vibrant and diversified economy in key northern Nigerian states. The programme began in September 2019 and has a duration of 7 years.
• The front-line components of LINKS activity are on (1) Investment promotion and facilitation and (2) Green Growth, including climate smart agriculture, with a strong cross-cutting focus on gender and social inclusion (GESI) and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL).
• Ultimately, LINKS focuses on increasing incomes and creating jobs for the poor in Northern Nigeria whilst ensuring sustained growth. LINKS works across high potential pro-poor value chains, supporting them to become productive, competitive, and attractive for investment, and then encouraging actual investment into them.
• UKNIAF is working with the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) to improve the delivery and management of Nigeria’s infrastructure. It is a flexible, rapid response, demand-led technical assistance. Part of UKNIAF’s focus is on improving investments in and ultimately increasing access to new and improved socially inclusive, climate compatible infrastructure. The programme focuses on three areas – Power, Roads and Infrastructure Finance – and ultimately contributes to job creation, poverty reduction and socio-economic growth.

Responsibilities

• Performs intermediate-level or semi-skilled electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work in the Abuja office and residences.
• Independently performs routine and uncomplicated maintenance, repair, and installation work, after the job layout, work sequence and material requirements have been determined by the Deputy Operations Manager (DOM);
• Work with contractors on large-scale jobs, performing the simpler operations or assisting with the highly skilled work;
• Upon review and approval of the DOM, source low value parts and materials to meet maintenance requirements of the office and residences;
• Responsible for residence make-readies and carry out the office and residential preventive maintenance;
• Keep hand tools, power tools, and supplies organized and clean;
• Follow safety precautions and adhere to the schedule;
• Perform any other duties that might arise within the project activities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Your KPI’s will be set on a yearly basis. They are likely to be in the following categories:

• Operational efficiency in maintaining the office and residences;
• Follow industry electrical, plumbing, carpentry and masonry standards;
• Ability to carry out a root cause analysis of maintenance problems;
• Client and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Effective, appropriate and consistent communication style.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Completion of Secondary School. Polytechnic - Ordinary National Diploma (OND)
• At least five (5) years of maintenance experience with a reputable company.
• Able to perform all kinds of routine maintenance and repairs on many different assets. Having broad technical knowledge will allow them to handle most of those tasks.
• Ability to diagnose and repairing broken assets and carry out general maintenance.
• Ability to improvise the solution on the spot in a safe manner to get things going until the organization can apply a better solution.
• Ability to carry and lift heavy items, spend most of their shift on their legs, and spend prolonged periods in awkward positions while performing specific maintenance work.
• Steady and precise hands.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proactive.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Experience with the use of a variety of electrical, plumbing, masonry and carpentry hand and power tools

Special Requirements:

• The position is based in Abuja. Some out of hours work may be required.

Note: Please apply as soon as possible. We will assess applications on a rolling basis.