Education, Skills and Experience

   Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Plumbing/Building and Construction/ Carpentry
• At least 3 years’ relevant in a similar role.

Or:

• Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering/Plumbing/Building and Construction/Carpentry
• At least 5 years’ experience at a comparable position.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Deputy Director, Administration, Finance & Marketing (AFM)

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure that all University buildings and compounds are maintained at the highest standards i.e. cleanliness, maintenance, repair and construction work.
• Conduct periodic audit of facilities and maintain a comprehensive maintenance and repair schedule
• Manage maintenance of power lines, generators and compressors
• Manage water reticulation management
• Manage water treatment works
• Maintain an updated inventory of buildings, furniture, equipment and other related assets
• Manage budget/ estimates preparation for maintenance work
• Preparation of periodic reports on the status of the buildings and other installations
• Provide estimates for construction
• Coordinate in liaison with the head of departments/sections the scheduled meetings and the logistic of using University facilities.
• Liaise with the building regulatory bodies on issues of permits and other regulatory documents
• Advises the university on building health and safety issues