The Karen Country Club is a family oriented club, founded in 1937 and prides itself in being one of the oldest golf clubs in Kenya. A large part of the 18-hole course was built on the former coffee estate developed by the Danish pioneer Karen Blixen, whose life and times were depicted in the lyrical film `Out of Africa`.

Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for repair and maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems in the Club.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems are functioning effectively.
• Closely monitoring the cooling levels to avoid negative impacts.
• Recording daily temperatures of Refrigeration and Air Condition Equipment.
• Reporting any malfunctions of refrigerators for corrective action.
• Conducting regular inspections and testing procedures to avoid failures.
• Ensuring that all Electrical Power Points are safe.
• Ensuring that a fully stocked First Aid Kit is always available at the workshop.
• Following stipulated SOPs in every task carried out.
• Adhering to all ISO guidelines on refrigeration.
• Coordinating with refrigeration service providers to ensure systems work optimally.

Requirements

Required qualifications and Experience.

• Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• Diploma / Certificate in Engineering.
• Proficient in using both electrical and manual equipment.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in maintaining and repairing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems.
• Previous experience in a hotel set up will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Safety requirements and Procedures.

Personal attributes & Functional Skills

• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound judgement in decision making.
• A reliable and dependable Team player.
• High level of ethics and integrity.
• Great sense of responsibility.
• First Aid skills and commercial awareness.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to multitask and physical endurance.