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Facilities Administrator

599916 · Medium Next-day ready

Description

Provides assistance to ensure the day-to-day smooth operation of a building's infrastructure, through administrative support, including budgeting, procurement negotiation, contractor liaison and documentation, as well as co-ordination of staff and office equipment during relocation, and at times supervision and physical assistance with maintenance tasks.

Typical work tasks

Types information from documents into a computer; analyses and determines administrative requirements associated with operation of facilities; reviews information received for accuracy and correctness; liaises with suppliers and contractors; generates reports.

Typical work environment

Works indoors in an office environment in generally well lit, adequately heated and ventilated spaces. Sits at a desk and/or computer workstation constantly and occasionally walks through the site.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary physical demand level (up to medium if assisting with maintenance tasks).
  • Sits for prolonged periods of time when carrying out administrative tasks.
  • Bending, stretching up and reaching across is not a significant component of the job.
  • Squatting, crouching and kneeling is not a significant component of the job.
  • Twisting of the body or neck is not a significant component of the job.
  • Contact with skin irritants or water is not required.
  • Lifting, carrying and holding requirements generally do not exceed a sedentary demand unless assisting with maintenance tasks).
  • Frequent to constant repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using pens, telephones and when using a keyboard and mouse.
  • Driving is not a significant requirement.
  • Use of hand-held objects and general office equipment will be frequent and may include telephones, staplers, printers, faxes and computers
  • Mental skills necessary include, record-keeping, communication, research, planning and decision-making.
Entry signal Reviewed

Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.

Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes

How this was determined (model-generated): Facilities admin; Level 2/3 or one year experience substitutes; OJT route. No licence.

Entry Requirements

NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Further Comments

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.