The current Kabete National Polytechnic has a rich history that dates back to 1924 when the colonial Government started it as a Native Industry Training Depot. Later it was converted to a recruiting barracks for soldiers during the 2nd World war (1939-1945). After the 2nd World war was over it was reverted into a school for 3 years Trade courses for primary levels (former Std 8). With time and the conversion to a new system of Education Kabete became a National Technical Secondary School with the purpose of admitting Std 7 pupils who excelled in their Std 7 National Exams during the 7-4-2-3 system of Education.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Provide technical support to trainers and trainees during practical sessions by assisting in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of workshop equipment and machinery;
• Maintain custody, security, and accountability of workshop assets, including equipment, tools, machinery, consumables, and materials, by ensuring their proper receipt, storage, issuance, utilization, maintenance, and safeguarding against loss, damage, theft, or misuse;
• Maintain accurate workshop inventory and asset records, including stock registers, equipment registers, maintenance records, and issue/return records, while ensuring adequate stocks of tools, materials, and consumables are available;
• Enforce occupational health, safety, and environmental standards by ensuring safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, and prompt reporting of accidents, hazards, and incidents to the Section Head;
• Prepare and implement preventive maintenance schedules for workshop equipment and machinery, maintain servicing records, and ensure timely servicing to maximize equipment availability and operational efficiency;
• Prepare requisitions for workshop consumables, tools, equipment, and spare parts, monitor their utilization, and advise the Section Head on workshop budgetary and resource requirements:
• Inspect workshop equipment and machinery, identify faults or non-functional items, segregate unsafe equipment, report breakdowns nd recommend repairs, replacement, or disposal where appropriate;
• Develop technical specifications for the procurement of workshop equipment, machinery, tools, and materials to ensure the acquisition of appropriate and quality resources;
• Supervise the cleanliness, organization, and security of the workshop to maintain a safe, orderly, and conducive environment for training, research, and practical instruction;
• Perform any other technical duties assigned in support of the Polytechnic training, research, and operational objectives;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Production Option or equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Registration with the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board, where applicable to the discipline;
• At least three (3) years' experience in a comparable and relevant position;
• Demonstrated proficiency in trade craftsmanship, safe handling and use of tools and equipment, interpretation of work instructions, attention to detail, teamwork, effective communication, integrity and service orientation;
• Demonstrated merit, integrity and professional competence, as evidenced by consistent performance, achievement of assigned targets and the ability to deliver results.

• Provide technical support to trainers and trainees during practical sessions by assisting in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of workshop equipment and machinery.
• Maintain custody, security, and accountability of workshop assets, ensuring proper receipt, storage, issuance, utilization, maintenance, and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate workshop inventory and asset records and ensure adequate stocks of tools, materials, and consumables are available.
• Enforce occupational health, safety, and environmental standards and report accidents, hazards, and incidents to the Section Head.
• Prepare and implement preventive maintenance schedules, maintain servicing records, and ensure timely servicing of workshop equipment and machinery.
• Prepare requisitions for workshop consumables, tools, equipment, and spare parts, monitor utilization, and advise the Section Head on budgetary and resource requirements.
• Inspect workshop equipment and machinery, identify faults, segregate unsafe equipment, report breakdowns and recommend repairs, replacement, or disposal.
• Develop technical specifications for procurement of workshop equipment, machinery, tools, and materials.
• Supervise the cleanliness, organization, and security of the workshop.
• Perform other technical duties assigned in support of the Polytechnic training, research, and operational objectives.

• Trade craftsmanship
• Safe handling and use of tools and equipment
• Interpretation of work instructions
• Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of workshop equipment and machinery
• Preventive maintenance and servicing
• Workshop inventory and asset recordkeeping
• Occupational health, safety, and environmental practices
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Effective communication
• Integrity
• Service orientation

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Production Option or equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Registration with the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board, where applicable to the discipline.
• At least three (3) years' experience in a comparable and relevant position.
• Demonstrated merit, integrity and professional competence, as evidenced by consistent performance, achievement of assigned targets and the ability to deliver results.