Main purpose of job:

To safely perform Masonry and Concreting: Planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, design, construction and inspection & test to plant, equipment & installations across the British High Commission estate in and around Nairobi and on occasion overseas in accordance with FCDO guidance and standards.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Carry out planned maintenance activities, projects, refurbishments and react to Masonry Works breakdowns or faults in a timely, professional & customer focused manner.
• Execute repairs and works safely and in accordance with the quality standards of the FCO, industry best practice, British standards and Kenyan regulations.
• Repair and maintenance; Restoring damaged brickwork, stone, or concrete by removing broken materials and replacing or repairing them.
• Actively contribute to safe working practices and ensure all work is undertaken safely by self and others
• Collaborating with other trades: Working alongside carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other technicians to ensure seamless integration of masonry into the overall construction.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement in all areas of work to achieve best value for money, safety compliance and standards of build.
• Typically, duties may include Routine maintenance, design for small projects, construction, test & inspection, undertaking full Masonry and Concrete works renewals (including, Manholes and Sewerage Systems), fault finding, repairs to installations, modification, repairs and replacement of Masonry Works components in commercial buildings and special locations (swimming pools etc.) Working at height and outside work may be required on occasion including on high risk works such as chimney works.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Certificate in Masonry from a recognized government institution (Preferably Government trade test III, II & I).
• 3 years proven experience in Masonry and Concreting work
• Working knowledge of Tiling methods and Tile laying.
• The applicant should be computer literate as reporting methods are via digital media.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints and sketches, produce materials lists for job requests and projects