Assistant Maintenance Technician at KEMRI Wellcome Trust

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out routine preventive maintenance procedures (PMP) and undertake routine maintenance of equipment. and Systems
• To supervise maintenance activities carried out by sub contractors; provide access to offices and document sub contractors’ visits.
• Undertake basic installations and repairs to assigned portfolio, escalating any unresolved problems to the Supervisor.
• Tag all assigned equipment brought to the workshop for repair, ensuring that the same are returned to their respective departments or areas on completion of work.
• Observe personal safety measures by proper use of PPE.
• Maintain good housekeeping habits in the workshop and working area.
• Keeping Safe custody of assigned tools box and assigned common tools.
• Record and document all works undertaken and spares used in Job Cards
• Operation of the Incinerator as may be assigned and maintaining appropriate records.
• Undertake Basic carpentry, painting and plumbing works.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Craft Certificate OR Government Trade Test 1 in Carpentry and Joinery OR Plumbing
• At least 2 years’ experience carrying out Carpentry and Plumbing works etc.
• Experience in record keeping and basic report writing
• Knowledge of good workshop practices
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety practices.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly( written and oral) in English and Kiswahili

COMPETENCIES:

• Good troubleshooting and fault diagnosis skills
• Ability to prioritise, plan and organise own work
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Proactive and initiative in resolution of problems
• Good interpersonal skills
• Well groomed; neat and clean appearance