Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and...
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Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent.
Certificate in Electrical Installation, Electrical Technology, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering from a recognized institution.
Government Trade Test (GTT) Grade III in Electrical Installation (Class C Wiring) or equivalent.
At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in electrical installation and maintenance.
Experience in an institutional or commercial environment will be an added advantage.
Key responsibilities also include
Troubleshooting, maintaining motors, transformers, generators, lights/ appliances electric controls, fire arms and clock systems and other system equipment and components, in compliance with electrical systems, Standards and regulations.
Ensuring fire alarms and emergency electrical systems are operational and performing certification testing on alarm systems
Installing, troubleshooting and repairing new equipment and systems, including all campus lights and programmable lighting controls
Monitoring work done by outside contractors for adherence for National
Electrical Code requirements and reports back to the supervisor
Assisting in writing of specifications for repairs and new construction
Operating a variety of electrical testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions
Studying plans, drawings and specifications and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/ or installations
Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.