Vacancy title:
Mechanical Technician

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

Jobs at:
Rift Valley Technical Training Institute(RVTTI)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 6 2026

Duty Station:
Eldoret | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Our institution was started in 1962 as a technical and trade school. The institute was elevated to a high school status in 1979 and started offering A- level courses in mathematics, physics and chemistry. It became a technical training institute in 1986. RVTTI has been a launching pad for Eldoret Polytechnic, University of Eldoret and the School of Health...

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining updated inventory

Responsible for overall maintenance of equipment and facilities within the designated work station ensuring they are in good working condition and order

Cleanliness, organization and general layout of the work station

Responsible for issuing and receiving tools and equipment to and from trainers and trainees

Reporting to section heads on delays, problems, materials equipment needed and progress on practical requisitions

Preparation and assembly of practical materials

Ensuring safety of the workshop and equipment

Responsible for supervising and ensuring safety measures amongst trainees and any attachees in the workshop

Carrying out maintenance in other areas within the institute for which he/she is knowledgeable and is called upon to do so

Qualifications

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Must have at least 3 years' experience with a reputable institution

Knowledge in operating Milling and Lathe Machines (Both conventional and CNC)

Certificate in welding and fabrication is an added advantage

Registered with Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK)

Must be computer literate

Above the age of 25 years

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates must satisfy the requirement of leadership and integrity as set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya and shall be required to present the following documents before being issued with an offer letter:

• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-corruption
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
• Certificate of Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau
• Clearance Certificate

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your hand written application giving details of your age, academic qualifications and professional work experience. Also attach your CV, copies of Academic and Professional certificates, National ID/Passport, other testimonials indicating your phone number and contact address so as to reach the undersigned on or before 6th August, 2026.

The Chief Principal/Secretary Board of Governors

Rift Valley Technical Training Institute

P.O. Box 244-30100-ELDORET

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