Maintenance Worker at Shining Hope For Communities

Grade: 0.3
Section: Business Services
Department: Operations and Resources
Location / Work station: Kibera/Mathare
Working Hours: Monday – Saturday| 8.00 AM – 5.00PM

Reports to: Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Direct reports: N/A

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for routine and preventative maintenance and repair procedures on buildings and equipment.

Duties

• Perform minor repairs in the buildings and sites.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Replace broken windows, repair door, door locks and closets.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly checklists on building and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Support with renovation/remodelling of buildings.
• Maintain the bio-latrine.
• Maintain general hygiene of the main site.
• Obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts and order parts as needed.

Job Qualifications

• A trade test certificate in craftwork / Artisanship in the following areas :- Carpentry, Masonry, plumbing, Electrical
• Secondary school certificate
• At least 1 year proven experience in a similar role
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other SHOFCO employees

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Meeting timescales
• Adopting practical approaches
• Managing tasks
• Producing output
• Following procedures
• Inviting feedback
• Team working
• Interacting with people