Maintenance Technicians II (5 Positions) at Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Monitor regularly contracted work in running contracts by way of inspection to ensure compliance with specific requirements hence ensuring expected 
• service delivery to the organization;
• Estimate cost of labor and materials for orders as and when needed by 
• comparing it with the current market rates to ensure value for money for the 
• organization during procurement;
• Ensuring compliance at all times with appropriate safety practices and 
• regulations by enforcing work place rules and regulations in the performance 
• of regular duties for safety of the workers, equipment and buildings in the organization;
• Maintain records relating to labor, materials and other work orders by keeping 
• daily records to inform management for decision-making and future reference;
• Carry out maintenance of buildings systems and installations, equipment and 
• grounds by routinely ensuring they are in the right condition to provide a 
• conducive working condition in the organization;
• Inspect and service equipment when the need arises to ensure no interruptions to the organization’s operations;
• Schedule and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs 
• by creating work plans for routine maintenance to ensure minimal down time in the organization.

Job Requirements 

• Have a Diploma in any of the following disciplines; - Building; Automotive 
• Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Construction Plant 
• Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural 
• Engineering, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. 
• Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Fulfill requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
• High Integrity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.