Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
4. Maintenance Technician (1 POST)
The Maintenance Technician, will be in charge of performing ongoing facility maintenance and completing repairs on equipment

Maintenance Technician duties and responsibilities
• Adhere to company policies and safety regulations.
• Analyze root causes of equipment failures and propose corrective actions.
• Applying preventative measures to the building to reduce the risk of future problems, such as using a sealant on a flat roof
• Clean and lubricate equipment on regular basis.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures to avoid equipment failures.
• Fixing machinery
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
• Heating and wiring,
• Inspecting buildings to confirm safety standards and scheduling major repairs with the building’s inhabitants.
• Maintain documentation of equipment maintenance and repair procedures for future reference procedures.
• Maintain inventory control of equipment tools and parts.
• Maintain the facility clean, safe and organized.
• Perform regular inspections to identify and correct equipment malfunctions, repairs and replacements.
• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door or wall repair
• Plumbing
• Propose improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Provide 24×7 support to troubleshoot the equipment problems.
• Provide assistance and job trainings to workers when needed.
• Provide assistance to assemble, test and maintain company equipment
• Read and understand technical manuals for equipment operations and maintenances.
• Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures
• Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs
• Develop cost reduction initiatives by effective utilization of materials and resources.

Requirements
• Must be a holder of O-level certificate
• Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering /ICT/Plumbing or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• 5 years working experience in a similar position
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the building’s electricity
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
• Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building

QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be a holder of O-level certificate
• Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/ICT/Plumbing or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• 5 years working experience in a similar position
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Job application procedure
Applications can be sent to:
The Principal,
Machakos Institute of Technology,
P.O. Box 2069 – 90100,
Machakos, Kenya
Cell: 0722 973 271/0733 601227
Email: Email: principal@mit.ac.ke 
Website: www.mit.ac.ke 
Closing Date: 1/04/2022

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