Caretaker at Kenya Civil Aviation Authority

Job Purpose

To perform routine checks and ensure security of the buildings and other facilities.

Responsibilities for the Caretaker Job

• Conducting regular checks and inspections of all installations in the compound and building to ensure that they are in proper condition.
• Carrying out day-to day maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ensuring that doors and windows are locked at all times when the building/premise is not in use.
• Recording every incident that occurs in the building e.g lift breakdown, power failure, water flows in the washrooms and Kitchens. Alarm ringing, fire detectors and notifying those responsible for appropriate follow-up action.
• Keeping custody of the keys to the building/ premise including machine rooms, meter room, Generator room etc.
• Ensuring that common corridors and fire escapes are always kept clear at any time and that all materials are properly stored.
• Checking the premises to guard against vandalism or break-ins by ensuring that the perimeter wall/fence is in secure condition.
• Overseeing general cleanliness of the offices/building/compound by supervising janitorial staff to ensure appropriate cleaning activities.
• Ensuring that light are switched on and off as appropriate, Doors and Windows are locked in accordance to the laid down procedures.
• Ensuring that the premises are safe and free from hazardous materials
• Taking and maintaining delivered items and dispatch goods and Materials as appropriate.
• Maintaining a register of all keys and controlling the issuance thereof.

Qualifications for the Caretaker Job

• Certificate in building and general Maintenance
• O’ level certificate
• Computer literate
• A plumbing or electrical or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage
• At least 2 years’ experience in building

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated ability in providing housekeeping and maintenance services for all common areas.
• A ability to clean, make minor repairs and touch-up paints
• Keen on keeping parking lots and grounds free of debris
• Proven ability to take own initiative in case or emergency
• Able to follow instructions timely and effectively
• Good communication skills
• Honest, hardworking, dependable and extremely self-motivated.