Carpenter – Facilities Maintenance at Kenya Airways

Brief Description        

• The candidate will install, service, maintain and repair all carpentry and joinery installations, furniture and fittings for service delivery safely and cost-effectively across the KQ Network in Kenya and Outstations. 

Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

• Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and studwork. 
• Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall and insulation.
• Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges and closures.
• Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job, sourcing wood to suit the customer’s budget and style. 
• Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job. 
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals. 
• Carryout regular maintenance of carpentry installations in various sites. 
• Perform any necessary repairs to installations. 
• Answer calls for carpentry issues from internal users. 
• Keep up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the various carpentry installations. 
• Work carefully to follow all current regulations for carpentry work to ensure that all installations pass inspections.
• Communicate well with users to ensure client satisfaction.
• Communicate well with team members and fellow staff. 
• Manage a work log. 
• Keep detailed reports of work done at various job sites. 

Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  

• Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery.
• KCSE C PLAIN
• 5 Years ’Experience.  
• Ability to read, understand and interpret approved building drawings. 
• Basic analytical skills to identify &recommend areas that require upgrade or replacement. 
• Experience in dry works installations. 
• Furniture making and upholstery. 
• Ability to use joinery tools and machinery. 

Additional Details        

Other Skills

• Team membership knowledge 
• Driving license (desirable) 
• Computer literate. 
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures