Vacancy title:
Technician (Civil Engineering Lab)

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

Jobs at:
University of Embu

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 12 2026

Duty Station:
Embu | Embu

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, May 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Company Overview

The University of Embu (UoEm) was established as a Constituent College of the University of Nairobi via a Legal Notice No. 65 of 17th June, 2011 by His Excellency the President. EUC is the successor of the former Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College which started in 1947 as an agricultural training school and was later renamed Embu Institute of Agriculture in 1968. In 1990, it was upgraded to be Embu Agricultural Staff Training (EAST) College whose mandate was to develop and implement short management and technical courses, and offer research and consultancy services to enhance performance in the agricultural sector.

Responsibilities

Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment and assist in student laboratory/practical and research work.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must be holders of at least KCSE C- (Minus), a Diploma, and a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution. In addition, the applicant must;

Experience

Have at least three (3) years relevant post qualification work experience as a technician preferably in an institution of higher learning;

Other Details

• Be registered by the Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board;
• Have proficiency in computer applications.
• Successful candidates for Grade 12 and above will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010;
• Persons with disability are encouraged to apply; and
• University of Embu does not levy any fees for job application

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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Visit the University of Embu website; fill in your details as guided;

Submit one (1) hard copy application package (with job reference number clearly marked on the envelope) comprising of the following;

• Application letter;
• Detailed curriculum vitae signed on all pages. The CV must include details of three (3) referees well known to you;
• Copies of certified academic and professional certificates;
• A copy of the National ID card;
• A copy of the current pay slip (if any);
• Other relevant testimonials.

Note: Applicants who do not submit one (1) hard copy of the application package will not be considered.

Applicants should notify the three (3) referees to send their recommendation letters directly to the undersigned in a sealed envelope or in soft 

The Application Package (hard and soft copy) should reach the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm on Friday, 12th June, 2026.

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Embu, P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.

Only qualified and shortlisted applicants will be contacted;

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