REF: PU/ADV/08/09/2023

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF ARTISAN II GRADE 3

This is an entry position in the University to this cadre and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

Academic Qualification

• The candidate must have a minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent and a Trade
• Certificate in a relevant field from a recognised institution.

Experience
The candidate must have a minimum six (6) years relevant work experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
In addition, the candidate must have experience in handling the following:

•  Demonstration of hands-on ability to complete tasks
•  Practicing safe working habits
•  Submission of reports to supervisor

In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;

•  Apply coatings such as paint, ink, or lacquer, to protect or decorate work piece surfaces, using pray guns, pens or brushes to create a neat and enhance look on the University facilities.
•  Select and mix ingredients to prepare coating substances according to specifications to ensure the desired outcome is achieved.
•  Conceal blemishes in work pieces, such as nicks and dents to enhance the durability of facilities and maintain neat surfaces.
•  Clean surfaces of work pieces in preparation for coating.
•  Rinse, drain or wipe coated work pieces to remove excess coating material or to facilitate setting of finishing coats on work pieces to produce tidy surfaces.
•  Calculate amounts of required materials and estimate costs.
•  Keep safe custody of tools and equipment’s use.

Skills

The candidate must have the following:-

•  Communication skills
•  Computer proficiency
•  First Aid and life saving
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Organisational skills
•  Public relations
•  Report writing skills
•  Team work

TERMS OF SERVICE

Benefits for the above positions include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff and dependents, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances as determined by SRC.