Engineering Technician job at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute ( KMFRI )
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Engineering Technician
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Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute ( KMFRI )
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CONTRACTOR
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Construction
KES
 
MONTH
2025-11-20T17:00:00+00:00
 
Kenya
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Duties and Responsibilities will entail assisting in;

  • Undertaking electrical installations;
  • Inspecting and servicing electrical equipment;
  • Maintaining and repairing buildings;
  • Maintenance of research Vessels
  • Maintaining internal road network;
  • Servicing generators, Air condition, Firefighting, electrical and other related equipment;
  • Maintaining electrical, building and Research Vessels records for service;
  • Following up with Kenya Power and Lighting Company for power supply;
  • Verifying water and electrical meter readings and ensuring settlement of the bills.
  • Provide input to the procurement department to source for materials to be used in the accomplishment of tasks and assignments.
  • Carry out routine check on equipment, machines and tools for efficiency to avoid breakdowns and operational cost

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: -

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C plain (or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Diploma / Technician certificate part II in Electrical / Building / Civil, Engineering, OR 2nd Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency
  • Unlimited or Limited in their respective fields, from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
  • Registration with a relevant authority;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Organizational skills;
  • Communication skills;
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Undertaking electrical installations;
  • Inspecting and servicing electrical equipment;
  • Maintaining and repairing buildings;
  • Maintenance of research Vessels
  • Maintaining internal road network;
  • Servicing generators, Air condition, Firefighting, electrical and other related equipment;
  • Maintaining electrical, building and Research Vessels records for service;
  • Following up with Kenya Power and Lighting Company for power supply;
  • Verifying water and electrical meter readings and ensuring settlement of the bills.
  • Provide input to the procurement department to source for materials to be used in the accomplishment of tasks and assignments.
  • Carry out routine check on equipment, machines and tools for efficiency to avoid breakdowns and operational cost
  • Organizational skills;
  • Communication skills;
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C plain (or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Diploma / Technician certificate part II in Electrical / Building / Civil, Engineering, OR 2nd Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency
  • Unlimited or Limited in their respective fields, from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
  • Registration with a relevant authority;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
professional certificate
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Vacancy title:
Engineering Technician

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Construction]

Jobs at:
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute ( KMFRI )

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, November 20 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, November 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities will entail assisting in;

  • Undertaking electrical installations;
  • Inspecting and servicing electrical equipment;
  • Maintaining and repairing buildings;
  • Maintenance of research Vessels
  • Maintaining internal road network;
  • Servicing generators, Air condition, Firefighting, electrical and other related equipment;
  • Maintaining electrical, building and Research Vessels records for service;
  • Following up with Kenya Power and Lighting Company for power supply;
  • Verifying water and electrical meter readings and ensuring settlement of the bills.
  • Provide input to the procurement department to source for materials to be used in the accomplishment of tasks and assignments.
  • Carry out routine check on equipment, machines and tools for efficiency to avoid breakdowns and operational cost

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a person must have: -

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C plain (or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Diploma / Technician certificate part II in Electrical / Building / Civil, Engineering, OR 2nd Class Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency
  • Unlimited or Limited in their respective fields, from the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
  • Registration with a relevant authority;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and

Key Competencies and Skills

  • Organizational skills;
  • Communication skills;
  • Interpersonal skills.

 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, November 20 2025
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted: 14-11-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-11-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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