Mechanic /Driver at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Ref: KeMU/HR/OP/1/3/2023

Reporting to the Assistant Registrar Administration Planning and development, the  mechanic/driver will carry out the functions below;

Job Description 

• Prepare vehicles/equipment for use by inspecting and testing them, completing  preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and  changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters among others.
• Maintain vehicles in functional conditions by repairing and servicing them in  timely manner.
• Preparing daily and monthly motor vehicle defects and repair reports. 
• Informing supervisors of each vehicle requirements in terms of service or  maintenance in advance.
• Operating job cards for diagnosis of vehicle repair status and recording for  reference.
• Recording service and repairs while ensuring they are signed before handing over  the documents to supervisor.
• Identifying spare parts required, raising requisitions, ordering for spares and  undertaking minor repair of vehicles as and when necessary.
• Ensuring proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles cooling and oil systems, electrical  system, tire pressure, brakes etc and taking corrective measures. 
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems, addressing those that  can be handled inhouse and reporting others to be addressed elsewhere in time.
• Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned to them.
• Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles under his/her care at all times.
• Driving the vehicle as authorized.
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road.
• Ensuring safety of passengers and/or goods therein in his vehicle.
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements 

• Must have a Certificate in Automotive Engineering/Motor Vehicle Mechanics  grade test 1 or related course from a recognized institution with at least three (3)  years’ experience in a comparable position in a reputable organization
• A valid PSV and a driving license Class B, C, E free from any endorsement and  valid for all ranges and types of vehicles which the candidate is required to drive. 
• Have a certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police Department. 
• Computer literacy