Campus Facilities & Operations Lead

Uowdubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave—25 days

Job summary

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) seeks a proactive Facilities Coordinator to support day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety, and sustainability of our Knowledge Village campus. This role blends facilities operations with stakeholder coordination and event support.

You will work with internal departments, contractors, and authorities to ensure safe, efficient, and fully functional environments for students, staff, and visitors, with a focus on service excellence.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Facilities Management or Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in facilities operations, maintenance, or building services.
• Strong knowledge of UAE facilities management practices, HSE requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience operating building technologies such as BMS, access control, CCTV, or related systems.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Customer-service mindset with a proven commitment to delivering a positive user experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor preventive and reactive maintenance across MEP systems to keep campus infrastructure operational.
• Oversee facilities support services including cleaning, security, pest control, landscaping and campus support.
• Manage facilities-related service requests with efficient response times for campus users.
• Operate and support building systems including BMS, lighting controls, access control, and CCTV infrastructure.
• Administer facilities inventory and stores, ensuring stock accuracy and procurement compliance.
• Support setup and execution of university events, including venue preparation and catering arrangements.
• Coordinate university vehicle requirements and ensure documentation remains compliant and up to date.
• Contribute to campus safety initiatives, risk assessments, and safety audits.

Skills

Facilities operations

Maintenance coordination

Safety compliance

Vendor coordination

Customer service

Education

Diploma in Facilities Management

Engineering (related discipline)

Tools

BMS

CCTV

Access control

MS Office

Job description

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) seeks a proactive Facilities Coordinator to support day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety, and sustainability of our Knowledge Village campus. This role blends facilities operations with stakeholder coordination and event support.

You will work with internal departments, contractors, and authorities to ensure safe, efficient, and fully functional environments for students, staff, and visitors, with a focus on service excellence.