Kenya Airports Authority Vacancies
1. Building Technician
Ref: BT/PP&ESMAY2014
Job Purpose: To supervise and inspect general maintenance and repairs of the buildings, office modifications, to ensure they are well-maintained.
Main Responsibilities
Inspects and identifies buildings works and drainages that require maintenance
Prepares building specifications for works and services to ensure effective procurement
Supervises and coordinates building works to ensure timely completion of works
Liaises with Procurement department for materials and hardware goods for building works
Verifies goods and hardware goods procured to ensure quality and conformance to specifications
Prepares daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on maintenance works
Prepares annual buildings maintenance budget for planning and implementation purposesQualifications and Experience:
Minimum of 5 years post diploma working experience in building maintenance
Diploma in Building Construction
Computer literacy
Knowledge and application of Engineering software2. Plumber
Ref: PMR/PP&ESMAY2014
Job Purpose: To install, maintain and repair water reticulation system, sinks, water closets (WC), sewer pipes and rain water down pipes within the airport facilities and KAA staff quarters.
Main Responsibilities
Maintenance and repair of water reticulation system, sinks, water closets, cisterns, sewer pipes and rain water down pipes.
Detects any blockages, leakages, breakages on water reticulation system and carries out the necessary repair works.
Maintenance of fire hydrant systems including pipes and valves
Reading of water meters for billing purposes
Maintain records of defects and repairs for further action
Ensures the maintenance and improvement of KAA QMS
Any other duties as assigned from time to time.Qualification and experience
O level Grade C or equivalent
Trade Test 1 certificate or craft certificate
Minimum of 3 year experience in plumbing works3. Civil Technician
Ref: CT/PP&ESMAY2014
Job Purpose: Maintenance of all civil engineering facilities to ensure they are functional at all times and meet all international standards such as ICAO requirements
Main Responsibilities:
Carries out daily inspection of the Runway, apron, road network pavements and the airport environment to ascertain its condition.
Maintains civil engineering facilities including cutting grass and gardening
Supervises Civil Engineering contractors to ensure timely project completion and quality service
Compiles and submits monthly civil engineering reports to the Airport Engineer
Compiles and submits annual civil engineering budget.
Monitors and controls Civil budget
Monitors service level agreements for Civil Engineering contractors to ensure implementation
Prepares bills of quantities and work estimates for tendering purposes
Ensures the maintenance and improvement of KAA QMSQualifications and Experience:
O level Grade C or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years post diploma working experience
Diploma in Civil Engineering4. Electrical Technicians
Ref: ET/PP&ESMAY2014
Job Purpose: To maintain, install and service all electrical equipment and lighting systems at the airport.
Main Responsibilities
Inspects all electrical equipment to detect and diagonise faults
Provides guidance on and oversees repairs and replacements of all defective electrical equipments
Ensures that all airport generators (standby) are serviceable
Carries out routine maintenance of facilities such as relamping of Airfield lighting, cable fault repairs and scheduled/unscheduled replacement of worn out parts on Equipment.
Prepares specifications and bills of quantities for procurement of Electrical works / services
Prepares annual Electrical budget for consolidation by the Engineer
Supervises Electrical contractors to ensure quality and timely project completion
Provides leadership to the Electricical Team working under him / her
Prepares reports and maintains records on service status of all Electrical equipment
Ensures the maintenance and improvement of KAA QMS
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and Experience:
O level Grade C certification or equivalent
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
A minimum of 3 years of relevant post Diploma working experience
Knowledge and application of engineering software
Computer knowledge5. Electronics Technicians
Ref: ETRONICS/PP&ESMAY2014
Job Purpose: To maintain, service and repair all electronic and telecommunication equipment and ensure it is serviceable at all times
Main Responsibilities
Implements the maintenance program for all Electronic equipment at the airport
Inspects, maintains and repairs electronic equipment covering base radios, mobile radios, public address system, weighing scales, X-ray machines, PABX, Telephone lines, T.V sets and FIDS etc
Installs new electronic equipment when need arises
Servicing of electronic equipment covering cleaning, dusting, tightening of loose parts etc.
Prepares annual Electronics budget for consolidation by the Engineer
Raises requisitions for spares parts, checking and confirming that correct spares are purchased
Prepares bills of quantities for Electronics Works and services
Supervises Electronics works to ensure timely completion
Prepares status reports for all electronic equipment to assist management in decision making
Provides leadership to Electronics staff
Ensures the maintenance and improvement of KAA QMS
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualification and experience
O level Grade C certificate or equivalent
Diploma in Electronics / Electrical
Minimum of 3 years post diploma experience in Electronics / Electrical works6. Electro-Mechanical Technician
Ref: EM/PP&ESMAY2014
Job Purpose: To inspect, maintain and repair all airport electro-mechanical equipments to ensure they are operational and serviceable at all times e.g. boarding bridges, conveyors, lifts, escalators, weighing scales and pumping station.
Main Responsibilities
Carries out routine check up, inspections and testing of the equipment as per manufacturers guidelines
Carry out repairs of the equipments to maintain continuous serviceability
Carries out preventive maintenance on periodical intervals by changing oils, greasing worn-out parts, changing of seals, etc
Briefs the Electrical Engineer on the condition of facilities on a daily basis, detailing what requires to be done
Prepares requisitions for materials and works for the section on demand
Confirms the quality of items procured for the section before fitting can be undertaken.
Carries out annual general servicing of all machines such as boarding briges, lifts etc
Supervises and guides Mechanics and Artisans in the section
Provides leadership to mechanics and artisans
Ensures the maintenance and improvement of KAA QMS
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and Experience:
O level Grade C certification or equivalent
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 3 years post diploma working experience7. Mechanical Technicians
Ref: MT/PP&ESMAY2014
Job Purpose: Repair, service and maintenance of mechanical equipments and facilities to ensure they are serviceable all the time.
Main Responsibilities
Overhauls vehicle engines to ensure replacement of faulty parts
Conducts vehicle and plants troubleshooting upon receipt of request from the users to identify any likely faults
Prepares service schedules for all vehicles to ensure service dates are adhered to for proper service of the vehicles
Prepares list of replacement parts to ensure timely purchase , replacement and serviceability of the vehicle and its maintenance .
Supervises Artisan , Mechanics and Plant Operators to ensure vehicles and Plants are serviced and maintained on time.
Allocates duties to mechanics for immediate repair and service of the vehicles
Conducts repairs of Fire Tenders to ensure they are serviceable
Liaises with Engineer on section issues for planning
Provides leadership to mechanical staff
Ensures the maintenance and improvement of KAA QMS
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Qualifications and Experience:
O level certificate
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
3 years post diploma working experienceHow to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit an application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of certificates and other testimonials on or before 3rd June 2014 to the address below quoting reference on the envelop.
The Managing Director
Kenya Airports Authority
P o Box 19001-00501
Nairobi
KAA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, ethnicity or disability.
Please note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
"Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted."
