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Road and Grounds Manager - Kandahar Air Field (KAF), Afghanistan
Job ID: 218
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Road and Grounds Manager - Kandahar Air Field (KAF), Afghanistan
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a leading North American Defense Contracting Company for an experience and committed Road and Grounds manager. This role will be based on Kandahar Air Field (KAF), Afghanistan.
This job based inside the camp, the entire role is based within the wire. Life on Kandahar is not as austere as one may think; there are over 25,000 people on the base. The base itself is more like a small town and boasts various dining facilities, gyms, a nightclub, Burger King, Pizza hut, Starbucks, a hockey Rink, wireless internet and libraries etc.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that Roads and Grounds maintenance activities on Kandahar Air Base are carried out to the highest possible standard in a safe and efficient manner. This includes airfield operations and a knowledge of airfield protocols and maintenance is preferred.
Primary responsibilities:
· Assign work priorities to the Roads and Grounds Crew Chiefs/Lead hands
· Ensure AOS sweeping operation schedules are maintained in accordance with the SOW.
· Monitor the quality standards of the section
· Section administration
· Equipment and supplies requisitions
· Attend all meetings/briefings relating to roads and grounds maintenance on KAF
· Monitor and inspect airfield operating surfaces for routine maintenance
Additionally:
· Emergency call-out ( out of hours) for Roads and Grounds related issues
· Liaise with clients as required.
Personal Requirements:
Required:
· Good administrative and communication skills
· Knowledge of roads and grounds maintenance activities
· Knowledge of asphalt surfaces
· Knowledge of airfield operating surfaces , maintenance and repair
· Ability to initiate and revise various job required documentation
Desired:
· Heavy equipment operations knowledge.
Equipment operated:
· Runway sweepers, towed sweeper, runway snow plow, Road Grader, airfield repair equipment
Package :
30,000 EUR per annum.
Rotation is 6 months in, 1 month out
Food, Accommodation, Laundry, Flights etc are all provided.
Region: Kandahar
