Mechanical Technician – HVAC at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• The job holder conducts routine inspection, installation, testing, commissioning, training, service, and maintenance of HVAC Systems at the CTC.

Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Troubleshooting and timely resolution of HVAC equipment faults.
• Carry out installations, testing, and commissioning of HVAC works.
• Carry out periodic preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Proactively conduct routine inspection of the HVAC installations.
• Carry out all reactive repair and maintenance on the HVAC installations.
• Assist in fault diagnosis of other mechanical installations from time to time as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Collect information on mechanical installations for input into the integrated health information management system.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Job Dimensions

• Analytical Decisions: Reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and execution of responsibilities.
• Operational Decisions: Day-to-day work tasks.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Attributes)

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Certification and Membership

• Membership of the relevant professional body.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience working with HVAC installations or related equipment.

Functional Skills and Behavioral Competencies

• Previous experience with AHUs, Split Units, VRFs, VRVs, Extract Fans, refrigerators, etc.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and implement new operating procedures, understand abstract ideas, problemsolve, and improvise solutions.
• Good understanding of escalation triggers at work situations.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, self-driven.
• Track record of integrity and meeting ambitious targets.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and
• influence others, and to be a joy to work with.
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, able to work under minimal supervision.
• Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and
• transformational change in the community.
• Exemplifies integrity and honesty