Field Station Attendant at icipe - International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Overall Purpose of the Job

• The job purpose is to manage and oversee the daily operations of the Muhaka field station, ensuring cleanliness, security, and smooth functionality. This includes coordinating security services, maintaining a clean environment, and promptly escalating repair and maintenance needs to support uninterrupted research activities.

Specific duties

• Mows and trims small or large grassed areas within the station using powered strummers, mowers and other equipment.
• Cleans and maintains grounds and facilities and removes any resultant arisings.
• Coordinates operations and escalates any key security challenges for resolution.
• Keeps records of all preventive and routine maintenance on equipment and tools at the station.
• Acts as the focal person and icipe representative at the station.
• Inspect records and escalate any repair or maintenance activities needed to support the smooth running of the station.
• May be required to occasionally monitor and report on the field research trials and give supportwhere necessary.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements/ qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience in grounds maintenance, facilities support, property or field station management, security coordination, or a similar role.
• Experience maintaining records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and routine inspections.
• Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.