Maintenance Supervisor


Posted : 2026-02-10
Closing : 2026-03-10
Position Scope

Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Nairobi


Role Purpose
The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all maintenance activities across the company’s real estate portfolio to ensure properties are safe, functional, well-maintained, and cost-efficient. The role involves supervising technicians and contractors, planning preventive maintenance, ensuring quality control, sourcing materials, and maintaining proper documentation.

Job Description

1. Maintenance Operations

  • Plan, schedule, and supervise all routine and emergency maintenance works.
  • Ensure timely repairs of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, civil and general building systems.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests from tenants and property managers.
  • Ensure minimal downtime and disruption to tenants.

2. Team Supervision & Contractor Management

  • Supervise in-house technicians and outsourced service providers.
  • Allocate daily tasks and monitor performance.
  • Ensure contractors comply with agreed service standards and timelines.
  • Conduct regular site inspections.

3. Preventive Maintenance

  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Identify potential risks and breakdown points.
  • Recommend upgrades or replacements to aging systems.

4. Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
  • Enforce safety procedures on-site.
  • Ensure fire safety systems, lifts, generators and pumps are functional and certified.
  • Report and manage incidents and hazards.

5. Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Monitor maintenance expenses against budget.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Approve minor expenditures within assigned limits.
  • Track contractor costs and material expenses.

6. Quality Control & Material Sourcing

  • Ensure all maintenance works meet required quality standards.
  • Inspect completed works before approval.
  • Source cost-effective and durable materials.
  • Compare supplier quotations and support procurement decisions.
  • Monitor material usage to prevent wastage and losses.
  • Ensure materials comply with building and safety standards.

7. Communication & Documentation

  • Act as the key link between tenants, contractors, and management.
  • Provide clear instructions and work plans to staff.
  • Maintain accurate records including:
    • Work orders
    • Maintenance logs
    • Inspection reports
    • Contractor invoices
    • Asset registers
  • Prepare regular technical reports for management.
  • Document recurring issues and propose long-term solutions.

8. Tenant Support

  • Attend to tenant complaints related to maintenance.
  • Ensure high service levels and tenant satisfaction.
  • Conduct handover inspections for new tenants.
  • Accuracy of maintenance records

Requirements

Education

  • Diploma or Degree in:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Building Construction
    • Facilities Management or related field

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in property or facilities maintenance.
  • Experience in residential, commercial, or mixed-use properties.

Skills