Assistant Facility Manager - Technical

ISS India; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS India seeks an experienced facilities leader to manage technical and soft services at the Coimbatore facility. The role emphasizes housekeeping, pantry, front office, waste management, hygiene and safety to meet client SLAs.

You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance via CMMS, supervise vendors, lead front-office and maintenance teams, ensure regulatory compliance, manage budgeting and inventories, and assist with space planning and continuity planning.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of facilities management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• Proficiency with CMMS and helpdesk software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• FMP or CFM preferred (optional).

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping, pantry, front office, waste management, hygiene, and safety.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance; manage tickets/CMMS.
• Supervise vendors and review SLAs.
• Lead front-office and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, fire, environmental and safety regulations.
• Assist with budgeting, inventory, and monthly reporting.
• Support office relocations, seating, space planning, and business continuity plans.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Team leadership

CMMS experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CMMS

Helpdesk software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Manage and oversee all Technical & soft services operations at the facility, ensuring high standards of housekeeping, pantry, front office, waste management, hygiene, and customer satisfaction while meeting client SLAs and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations & Maintenance: Coordinate daily preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, monitor helpdesk or ticketing systems (such as CMMS), and conduct routine facility inspections.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Supervise third-party vendors (cleaning, security, HVAC, pest control), evaluate service level agreements (SLAs), and review contractor performance.
• Team Supervision: Lead and guide front-office executives, janitorial teams, or technical maintenance staff.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to local health, fire, environmental, and workplace safety regulations
• Budget & Administration: Assist with expense tracking, inventory management (pantry, stationery, cleaning supplies), and monthly reporting.
• Project & Space Support: Help coordinate office relocations, seating arrangements, space planning, and business continuity or emergency response plans

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Typically 6 to 10 years of experience in facilities management, property operations, or a supervisory/facility executive role
• Education: Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Hotel Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), helpdesk software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving under pressure, vendor negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Certifications (Optional/Plus): Credentials like FMP (Facilities Management Professional) or CFM (Certified Facility Manager).