The University was founded through Harambee spirit on 5th January, 1972, as Western College of Arts and Applied Sciences (WECO) under the stewardship of .the former fiery MP, Masinde Muliro. As chairman of the project executive committee, Muliro worked with Prof. Reuben J. Olembo (then Head, Department of Botany University of Nairobi) as secretary. The establishment of the College was in response to the needs of the people of Western province to have a College which would provide a training ground for technical manpower requirements for the province and the nation

Reference: AD/02/11/23

Job Purpose

This position is responsible in ensuring that the engineering and building services are maintained and operate effectively and efficiently through periodic supervision of grounds, buildings and engineering installation.

Responsibilities

• Conducting investigations on evaluation of the existing facilities and reporting on areas of safety, reliability and efficiency of systems including water and electricity systems in the University;
• Preparing regular technical reports and budgets for maintenance of facilities;
• Performing supervisory duties in the department ensuring that all teams meet their deadlines and targets;
• Developing and implementing departmental budget in line with the University’s strategy;
• Creating technical reports on project implementation for submission to University Management;
• Developing and implementing regular maintenance schedule for all University physical facilities/buildings;
• Ensuring compliance to regulatory policies related to building, maintenance and project management;
• Allocating duties and responsibilities to teams in the department;.
• Ensuring timely completion of projects in the University;
• Liaising with Industry Experts to ensure quality development of technical designs and project implementation in the University;
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirements:-

• Master’s Degree in Architecture, Buildings or Land Economics, Estates Management or Building Management or Civil Engineering or Water Engineering) from recognized university with nine (9) years working experience three (3) of which as Estates Officer Grade 12 or its equivalent.
• Registered with relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications