SENIOR TECHNICIAN I, REGIONS

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Job Ref. HR: KP1/5B.2/1/3/1990

Reporting to: Senior Human Resource & Administration Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Undertake proposals, designs, drawings, layouts, site planning, and setting out according to required standards.
Prepare designs and estimates for works.
Prepare bills of quantities to form tender documents for sourcing building materials, contractors, and consultants.
Participate in the preparation of service maintenance contracts for building services equipment.
Maintain accurate building and maintenance records and develop maintenance manuals for various properties.
Supervise and prepare reports on all building and civil engineering works carried out by external contractors and in-house labor, ensuring timely payments.
Ensure statutory compliance related to building construction and premises.
Facilitate planned preventive and corrective maintenance of building components, equipment, and plant.
Implement safety, health, and environment guidelines as issued from time to time.
Account for inputs and resources provided for works.
Authorize job cards and maintain records of performance for contracted and in-house services.
Carry out measurement of works and process payments.
Provide technical support at various stages of the procurement process and inspect and accept works.
Carry out inspection of premises and initiate works in liaison with relevant sections.
Participate in setting up offices, implementing office relocations and moves, and resolving emerging issues.
Implement strategies, policies, work processes, instructions, and standards related to the built environment.
Safeguard documents and records pertaining to the built environment and works.

Appointment Specifications:

Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related fields from a recognized institution (minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience), or a Higher Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Surveying, or related field from a recognized institution.
Project Management qualification is an added advantage.
A minimum of 4 years relevant work experience in building construction, maintenance, or management.
Membership in a relevant professional body and in good standing.
Demonstrated results in work performance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A high degree of initiative and analytical thinking.
Attention to detail and self-driven.
Excellent planning, negotiation, and reporting skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications online via the Kenya Power website at http://www.kplc.co.ke. Applications should include:

Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copies of academic and professional certificates
Other relevant testimonials

Applications must be received by Friday, 10th January 2025. Please quote the job title (Senior Technician I, Regions) and include your mobile number and email address in the application.

Only candidates selected for employment will be required to provide the following clearance certificates:

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Credit Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Note: Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Kenya Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interview, or offer).

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