Okinawa/Main Office General Maintenance Section Manager
Oversees maintenance operations for U.S. military contracts, including HVAC-R, elevators, and generators, while managing schedules, documents, and communications.
Job Description
Mid-career position at Head Office (Ginowan City, Okinawa) in Maintenance (HVAC-R, mechanical equipment, etc.) and Construction. Requires English/Japanese bilingual skills.
Work Contents
As a General Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing multiple workers performing maintenance tasks.
Related Duties:
- Preparing documents (in English) for contract bidding
- Developing maintenance procedures
- Schedule management
- Communicating with U.S. government contract officers and attending meetings
Responsibilities:
- Supervising and guiding all maintenance processes and operations under various contracts with the U.S. military government
- Managing expenses, repair and installation work, equipment, and other related tasks
*Main equipment includes elevators, automatic doors, gate barriers, air compressors, generators, kitchen hoods, overhead cranes, and more.
*Any other works designated by the company
Working Hours
8:00 – 17:00 (1 hour lunch break)
** There might be some overtime work
Holidays
Saturdays, Sundays, Other days as specified by the company (124 non-working days per year)
** 10 days of annual leave will be provided when 6 months of service is completed.
Bonus
Twice a year (July and December)
Base salary x 2.0 total (Results from previous year is 3.0)
Pay Raise
Once a year (Spring)
Retirement Bonus
Applicable to join the system when an employee reaches 1 year of service
Others
- Length-of-service awards, Qualification acquisition support system
- Measures against passive smoking are in place (smoking is prohibited indoors; designated smoking areas are available outdoors).
Application Method
Send Resume, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and American Engineering Corporation Application for Employment by postal mail or E-mail
Selection Process
- Paper Screening
- Interview
Requirements
Required Skills and Experience
- Communication skills in both English and Japanese
- Knowledge of various machinery and equipment (elevators, automatic doors, gate barriers, air compressors, generators, kitchen hoods, overhead cranes, etc.)
- Experience managing large-scale contracts at a level equivalent to or higher than a project manager
Required License
- Japanese Driver's License
- Business level English (conversation, reading and writing)
- Fluent Japanese language skills at a business level are desirable, but applications from candidates with proficiency below that level are also welcome
- Legal resident of Japan (Resident / Work visa)
Benefits
- Social Insurance: Health insurance, Employee's pension, Employment insurance etc.
- Congratulatory, Condolence and Consolation payment: Payments for Marriage, Births, Deaths, and School admittance
- Recreation: Club activities, Bonenkai (Year-end gathering), Team activity funds, Barbeque, Sport fes, Haarii participation
- Others: English conversation class, Japanese class, Commendation of continuous service
- Commuting Allowance: Applicable when one-way distance is over 2km (Up to 30,000 JPY per month). Free parking lot is available.
- Qualification Allowance: 5,000-50,000 JPY (Depends on the type of license/qualification)
Additional Info
Employment Status
Permanent Employee
Contract Period
Non-fixed
Recruitment Numbers
1 opening
Work Location
Ginowan City, Okinawa
*Work location may change due to personnel changes such as reassignment, transfer, and secondment.
Salary
350,000-480,000 JPY per month
※Salary is determined by skills and experience
Contact Information
Attn: Recruiters
Human Resources Office
American Engineering Corporation
7-11-47 Oyama, Ginowan-City, Okinawa, Japan 901-2223
Tel: 098-897-6783
Fax: 098-897-1086
Email: [email protected]
** Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 – 17:00
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