Housing Specialist

Alfanar Group; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfanar is seeking a housing operations professional to manage soft services, cleaning teams, and maintenance for living facilities. You will coordinate utility and service activities, supervise contractors, and ensure safe, well-maintained environments for residents and staff.

The role requires 2–4 years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, and strong coordination and cost-control skills to drive continuous improvement in facilities operations.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 2 to 4 years of work experience in facilities or housing operations.
• Competencies include building maintenance, contractor management, and work order systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housing facilities operations, soft services, and cleaning activities.
• Coordinate maintenance tasks and supervise service providers to ensure safety and quality.
• Monitor utilities, manage resources, and report on costs and efficiencies.
• Receive tickets, approve maintenance work, and communicate with tenants as needed.
• Support process improvements and maintain documentation for housing team.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Work Order Management

Job description

To ensure the effective operation, cleanliness, and maintenance of housing facilities by managing soft services, monitoring utilities, coordinating maintenance activities, and supervising service providers to maintain safe, functional, and well-maintained living environments.

Key Accountability Areas

Job description:

Job Purpose

To ensure the effective operation, cleanliness, and maintenance of housing facilities by managing soft services, monitoring utilities, coordinating maintenance activities, and supervising service providers to maintain safe, functional, and well-maintained living environments.

Housing Operations & Soft Services:

• Manage and control the distribution, utilization, and performance of building attendants and cleaning teams.
• Distribute cleaning materials, tools, and supplies to ensure uninterrupted services.
• Perform and report periodic evaluations of facility cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Manage and oversee functions related to:
  • Water supply systems and sewage extraction
  • Pest control activities
  • Fire extinguishers and safety devices
  • Kitchen amenities and consumables
  • Swimming pools and landscaping services
  • Elevators and lift maintenance

Utilities & Financial Reporting:

• Monitor and report on utility consumption, sufficiency, requirements, and financial costs.
• Review and follow up on utility invoices, payments, and analysis.
• Ensure timely delivery of utilities and soft services to buildings and offices.

Coordination & Communication:

• Coordinate with property owners and building management to maintain proper facility functioning.
• Receive FM (Facilities Management) tickets, evaluate resource needs, communicate with tenants, and approve maintenance work, including cost confirmations when required.

Process Improvement & Problem Solving:

• Present new ideas, best practices, and improvement opportunities based on available or proposed resources.
• Support continuous improvement in facilities operations.

Administrative & Housing Support:

• Perform and finalize clerical work in public-sector entities when required (e.g., Municipality, National Water Company).
• Perform administrative functions for Housing team members, including documentation and process support.
• Assist team members by sharing duties or acting as a replacement when needed.
• Manage and document asset relocation activities.
• Supervise contractors performing work within housing facilities.

Role Accountability

HR Proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-Solving:

• Solve any related problems arise and elevate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business Process Improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automations opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply to related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, Safety, and Environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.

Academic Qualification Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Any relevant fieldWork Experience 2 to 4 YearsTechnical / Functional Competencies Building MaintenanceContractor ManagementTransportation FacilitiesWork Order Management

Profile description:

Alfanar is a Saudi company with an international presence, primarily engaged in the manufacturing and trading of a wide variety of low, medium, and high voltage electrical products, in addition to its portfolio of conventional and renewable energy solutions, oil and gas, water treatment, infrastructure, technical services, and digital solutions.

The hub of alfanar’s manufacturing operations is Medinet alfanar Alsinaiya, a 700,000 square-meter complex located in Riyadh. The complex houses an array of ultra-modern manufacturing facilities and laboratories equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and staffed with highly skilled professionals.

Alfanar derives its success from its commitment to providing the highest quality standards to its customers, and the continuous development of its human capital, who Alfanar considers its most valuable asset. With this in mind, Alfanar promotes a proactive work environment where its employees are always valued, nurtured, and empowered to fuel their pride in being part of Alfanar.

For more information about Alfanar, please visit alfanar.com