Artisan Maintenance Technician at Amref International University (AMIU)

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Artisan Maintenance Technician will ensure the proper functioning and upkeep of the University's machinery, equipment, and facilities. The role involves various tasks to ensure that the physical environment is safe, functional, and conducive to the University’s operations.  

Routine Maintenance:

• Performing scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on machinery, equipment, and physical systems, including carpentry, plumbing and electrical, to ensure they operate efficiently and safely. Troubleshooting by diagnosing mechanical, electrical, or operational issues with machinery, equipment, or facilities repairs and implementing solutions to quickly and effectively resolve problems.

Repair Work:

• Conducting general repairs or replacements of faulty parts, systems or facilities maintenance to ensure working condition of equipment and facilities, while working with vendors when installation of new machinery or equipment or facilities, ensuring safety guidelines.
• Electrical Work: Installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment, including wiring, lighting, outlets, switches and other electrical-related areas.
• Plumbing: Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment, including pipes, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, and drainage systems, among other plumbing-related areas.
• Carpentry: Constructing, repairing, and maintaining structures, furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, and other carpentry-related tasks.
• Painting and Finishing: Painting, staining, and finishing surfaces such as walls, ceilings, floors, and wood/steel/metal work to maintain or improve the appearance and condition of university facilities.

Emergency Response:

• Responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and facilities emergencies to minimize downtime and prevent disruptions to operations, as well as recording and keeping equipment history, repairs and inspections.

Collaboration:

• Collaborating and assisting other team members in setting up equipment and facilities preparations for events within the University.

Core requirement and Competencies:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar busy environment.
•  Knowledge of the operations of a university will be an added advantage
• Have a relevant Diploma in electrical/mechanical engineering or its equivalent.
• Experience in a construction or facilities renovations/management environment
• A relevant certification in Health & Safety will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills with basic IT skills
• Problem-solving, planning and decision-making, and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently but within a team
• Reporting writing skills