Vacancy title:
Artisan II (Mason)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Pwani University

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 28 2025

Duty Station:
Kilifi | Kilifi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ARTISAN II (MASON) GRADE 3 1 POSITION REF: PU/ADV/09/05/2025
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION OF ARTISAN II (MASON) GRADE 3

• This is an entry position in the University to this cadre and appointment shall be on such terms and conditions as may be determined by the Council from time to time depending on age, citizenship or any other reason as may be stipulated in the Kenyan Labour Laws.

Academic Qualification

• The candidate must have a minimum mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent and a Trade Test II Certificate in Masonry from a recognised institution.

Experience

• The candidate must have a minimum six (6) years relevant work experience with proven integrity, independence, innovativeness and compliance to deadlines.
• In addition, the candidate must have experience in handling the following:

Skills

• Demonstration of hands-on ability to complete tasks
• Practicing safe working habits
• Submission of reports to supervisor

The candidate must have:

• Communication skill
• Knowledge of works in the area of specialization
• Mastery of power or hand tools used in his work
• Team work skills

In addition, the candidate should have experience in the following;

Skills

• Conducting routine inspections to identify repair and maintenance needs for welding and metal-related works.
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Specifying and quantifying the materials to be used in projects.
• Construction, repair and maintenance ofwalls, floors, pavements and other structures.
• Mixing ofcement, sand and/or aggregate per the required ratios for the specified works e.g. brick laying, plastering, concrete works, tiling, brick making etc.
• Lay bricks, stone or similar materials to build or refurbish walls as instructed.
• Collaborating with other design and construction specialists.
• Keeping the workplace and tools clean.
• Obey and adhere to all health and safety regulations.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

The candidate must have the following:-

• Communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• First Aid and life saving
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills
• Public relations
• Report writing skills
• Team work

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should submit four (4) copies of their application accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, providing details of age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and testimonials. Applications and letters of recommendation from referees should be addressed to:

The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi

Candidates with foreign qualifications MUST submit a Certificate of Recognition from the Commission of University Education (CUE).
Pwani University is an equal opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. The latter should attach their National Council for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) Certificate.
The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday 28th May, 2025. Applications received later than this date will not be considered
Please Note that: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

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