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Carpenter, Facilities & Operations, University Centre - (2200005N)

Carpenter

Department

Facilities & Operations, University Centre

Entity

Aga Khan University

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in eight countries. AKU has seven hospitals and over 250 outreach health centres.  The University is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin.  Since 2001, AKU has offered academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for and in countries in East Africa.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Manager, Facilities and Operations in the Provost's office.

Job Purpose:

Carry out activities relating to building works involving movable/non-movable furniture repairs, ironmongery and related accessories repair/replacement, minor woodwork fabrications, polishing/varnishing, window/door glazing,  tiling of walls, floors, ceiling, carpentry materials requirement and specifications, carpentry assets management including maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance testing/handover, third-party service supervision, contract monitoring, new capital assets pre-purchase technical appraisal and annual assets replacement/upgrade plan,  including maintenance schedules planning and implementation.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support for carpentry works throughout the Aga Khan University as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;
  • Document all carpentry activities and test results according to department policy;
  • Promptly respond to Maintenance requests (BDM) as per policy;
  • Timely complete Preventive Maintenance (PPM) for carpentry works as per schedules and maintaining accurate documents;
  • Liaison with user Departments for maintenance activities and report arising issues to the team leader(civil & construction)
  • Participate in requests for special projects, such as newly built/acquired areas planning, development of bid specifications to ensure building codes and other statutory requirements/quality adherence, etc;
  • Develop with team leader planned Maintenance schedules and guidelines;
  • Develop building activities safety and in-service education to other technicians and  facilities users as necessary;
  • Perform investigation of carpentry/building defects (materials and workmanship) and analyse performance as required;
  • Develop or review emergency and safety plans related to use/storage of carpentry/building and related materials;

Qualifications and Skills required:

  • Carpentry Government trade test grade 1 or equivalent
  • Minimum O-level grade D or equivalent
  • Computer literate with at least five years experience in a similar position
  • Basic knowledge of other civil trades
  • Thorough knowlegde on technical specifications of wood, adhesives, glass, ironmongery, and related materials' safe application and storage,
  • Basic knowledge with function and maintenance of other civil trades (Masonry, Panting & decoration)
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and reliable;
  • Very good organisational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to overcome performance bariers.
  • Willingness to learn & teach 
  • Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative and is proactive
  • Capacity to manage several tasks and requests simultaneously
  • Good grooming and self-presentation

How To Apply

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