About this role
Overall Purpose of the Job
- The job purpose is to manage and oversee the daily operations of the Muhaka field station, ensuring cleanliness, security, and smooth functionality. This includes coordinating security services, maintaining a clean environment, and promptly escalating repair and maintenance needs to support uninterrupted research activities.
Specific duties
- Mows and trims small or large grassed areas within the station using powered strummers, mowers and other equipment.
- Cleans and maintains grounds and facilities and removes any resultant arisings.
- Coordinates operations and escalates any key security challenges for resolution.
- Keeps records of all preventive and routine maintenance on equipment and tools at the station.
- Acts as the focal person and icipe representative at the station.
- Inspect records and escalate any repair or maintenance activities needed to support the smooth running of the station.
- May be required to occasionally monitor and report on the field research trials and give supportwhere necessary.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements/ qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
- At least one (1) year of relevant experience in grounds maintenance, facilities support, property or field station management, security coordination, or a similar role.
- Experience maintaining records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and routine inspections.
- Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Skills
Research