The University of Eldoret is situated approximately nine (9) kilometres along the Eldoret-Ziwa road from Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County. It was founded in 1946 by the white settlers as a Large Scale Farmers Training Centre. In 1984, it was converted to a teachers’ training college and renamed Moi Teachers’ Training College to offer Diploma Science Teachers Training. Due to the double intake crisis, the College was taken over by Moi University in 1990 as a Campus and renamed it Chepkoilel Campus offering natural, basic and applied science programmes.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of the Estates Department, Artisan III shall be responsible for repairs and maintenance operations of infrastructure in the university such as buildings, grounds and parks, water systems and electrical systems through proper planning for the same and utilization of skills.

Duties and Responsibilities as Artisan III amongst others will be:

• Perform basic repair and maintenance of facilities;
• Making and maintaining woodwork in buildings and other structures;
• Carrying out routine checks for repairs and maintenance of water and drainage systems;
• Carrying out routine checks for repairs and maintenance of electrical equipment;
• Repairing and maintaining electrical works.

Requirements for Appointment.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Government Trade Test (GTT III) in relevant field;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) Mean Grade at least D+(plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• At least three (3) years work experience in a relevant field.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Successful candidates for the position of Assistant Nursing Officer and Artisan III shall be appointed on a locum basis of three (3) months and a fixed-term contract of three (3) months respectively.

Remuneration Package

The position of Assistant Nursing Officer and Artisan III will be paid a daily rate of Kshs. 2,000.00 and a daily rate of Kshs. 1,241.85 per month respectively.

Please Note:

• Application documents should include: – detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant academic certificates, professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or passport, three (3) reference letters and other relevant supporting documents.
• Applications and related documents should be addressed to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Eldoret.
• Applicants are advised to indicate the title and advertisement number of the position being applied for on the cover letter subject;
• The University of Eldoret is committed to implementing the provisions of Chapter 232 (1), (g,h&i) of the Constitution of Kenya by being an Equal Opportunity Employer, thus persons with disability, females, marginalized and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
• Any form of direct or indirect canvassing will lead to the automatic disqualification of the applicant.