Housekeeping Manager

**Key Responsibilities** **Infrastructure \& Maintenance** * Oversee maintenance of buildings, classrooms, laboratories, hostels, libraries, sports facilities, and administrative areas. * Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. * Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal maintenance teams. * Ensure uptime of critical services (power, water supply, internet, lifts, fire systems). **Campus Operations Management** * Manage housekeeping, sanitation, and waste management (including compliance with Swachh Bharat guidelines). * Oversee landscaping and horticulture activities to maintain green and clean campus standards. * Ensure proper functioning of transport facilities, parking areas, and campus mobility services. **Safety, Security \& Compliance** * Ensure compliance with Indian statutory requirements such as * Fire safety norms (NBC 2016, local fire authority permissions) * Pollution Control Board norms * Electrical safety standards * Labour law compliance for outsourced staff * Oversee campus security operations, CCTV monitoring, access control, and emergency response systems. * Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and disaster preparedness drills. **Vendor \& Contract Management** * Manage service contracts related to housekeeping, security, landscaping, transportation, and maintenance. * Evaluate vendor performance and ensure adherence to SLAs. * Prepare and monitor budgets for facility\-related operations. **Energy \& Sustainability Management** * Implement energy\-saving initiatives, green campus practices, and sustainable operations. * Monitor utility consumption (water, electricity, DG sets) and undertake efficiency improvement projects. * Promote renewable energy use such as solar installations. **Stakeholder Coordination** * Liaise with university administration, faculty, hostel wardens, and student bodies to address facility\-related needs. * Coordinate event support including seating, sound systems, lighting, and venue preparation. * Maintain transparent communication channels for complaint resolution. **Documentation \& Reporting** * Maintain records of AMC contracts, statutory licenses, inspection reports, and maintenance logs. * Prepare monthly/quarterly reports on infrastructure performance, budget utilization, and ongoing projects. **Qualifications \& Experience** **Essential Qualifications** * Bachelors degree in any discipline (however, Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or Facility Management shall be preferred). * 3–5 years of relevant experience in facilities management; experience in educational institutions preferred. **Desirable Qualifications** * Post Graduate Degree in management * Certification in Facility Management (e.g., IFMA, FMSI) * Experience in a higher\-education or large\-campus environment or multi\-building facilities * Knowledge of ERP systems or campus management tools * Proven leadership and supervisory experience. **Key Skills** * Strong leadership and team management * Knowledge of Indian statutory compliance and safety norms * Vendor negotiation and contract management * Problem\-solving and decision\-making * Excellent communication and coordination skills * Budgeting and project management **Working Conditions** * Campus\-based role with occasional extended or weekend hours during events, inspections, or emergencies. * Coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders. **Skills \& Competencies** * Excellent organizational, coordination skills and Data\-driven decision making * Leadership and team management with Strong analytical and reporting abilities. * Operational planning and coordination \& High integrity and attention to detail. * Ability to work with diverse stakeholders—students, staff, contractors and ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Safety and compliance focus * Crisis and incident management * Negotiation and vendor management