Vacancy title:
Carpenter

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Construction]

Jobs at:
Kenya Methodist University (KeMU)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 10 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Meru | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair of all doors, door frames, Roof Trusses and Roof leakages
• Joinery works and repairs.
• Fabricate and install basic furniture (desks, benches, counters, wardrobes).
• Reading and interpreting simple renovation plans, sketches, or blueprints
• Flooring repairs, partitioning, shelving installation, and fixture mounting
• Estimate material requirements and perform site measurements accurately
• Identify unsafe conditions and take preventive measures during maintenance works
• Fixing, PVC, wooden and carpet floors.
• Fabrication of partitions.
• Operations of woodworking machines for planning and splitting in preparing materials in the workshop.
• Maintain accurate records of services logs, mentainance schedule reports, and materials documentation report.
•  Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Test Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery (Grade I) or equivalent
• Certificate or diploma from a recognized technical training institute (e.g., NITA, TVET, or a Polytechnic) is highly preferred
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required for interpreting measurements and job Instructions
• Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in general carpentry, renovations, and routine maintenance
• Proven track record in tasks such as structural repairs, furniture refurbishment, room upgrades, and interior/exterior fittings
• Experience working in institutional or commercial environments (e.g., schools, Offices, hostels) is an added advantage
• Flexible to work outside regular hours, including weekends or holidays, if required

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.

And Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

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