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Appliance Mechanic
2026-04-02T07:39:34+00:00
Amentum
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FULL_TIME
Lamu
Lamu
00100
Kenya
Construction
Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering
KES
MONTH
2026-04-09T17:00:00+00:00
8

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Responsibilities or duties

Supervises all maintenance operations for assigned equipment in accordance with applicable PWS, Company policies, OSHA, DOT, ANSI, ASME and applicable military regulations

Supervises shop foreman and mechanics to include vacation planning, discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and training

Establishes job priorities and estimates down time

Coordinates work flow for downed equipment waiting for parts to minimize backlog of work and cost to customer division

Provides direct support to internal/external customers to ensure compliance, tracking efficiency, burn rates, equipment usage and maximizing cost avoidance measures

Perform technical master journey level installation, diagnostic troubleshooting and repairs on commercial industrial-grade food service appliances, equipment, and systems; manage maintenance schedule, order and maintain inventory and stock; perform related work

Oversee and approve contractor work where required

Troubleshooting electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing problems; repair commercial cooking equipment; repairing and maintaining HVAC systems; utilizing a PM program on commercial-grade equipment; managing inventory of replacement parts, tools and supplies.

Provides input to management for forecasting and monitoring of the stock levels for required service/repair parts

Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all required plans and reports.

Maintains effective lines of formal and informal communication amongst all levels of management (and the customer) as required

Coordinates collection and preparation of activity reports

Responsible to provide for and enforce guidelines to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all assigned employees

Monitors team development and ensures the execution of performance evaluations in accordance with DI policy

Conduct site visits to establish professional relationships with maintenance teams, site personnel, and the customer as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Understanding of organizational maintenance and supply concepts and procedures.

Understanding of maintenance production, production control and knowledge of U.S Army maintenance support systems

Must possess knowledge of DOT, OSHA, ANSI, ASME, Military regulations standards and OEM requirements

Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research

Strong understanding of Department of Defense contracting policies and procedures

Outstanding problem solving skills and sound judgment

Excellent writing, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

Demonstrative proficiency in Microsoft applications

Must be able to meet deployment status requirements

Experience needed

High School Diploma or GED

Two (2) years of experience in related field can be substituted for each year of the four (2) years of college

Prefer at least three (3) years in a maintenance supervisor environment

Read and understand blueprints, technical manuals and manufacturer’s files.

EPA Refrigerant Certification

Certification for commercial appliance repair

  • Supervises all maintenance operations for assigned equipment in accordance with applicable PWS, Company policies, OSHA, DOT, ANSI, ASME and applicable military regulations
  • Supervises shop foreman and mechanics to include vacation planning, discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and training
  • Establishes job priorities and estimates down time
  • Coordinates work flow for downed equipment waiting for parts to minimize backlog of work and cost to customer division
  • Provides direct support to internal/external customers to ensure compliance, tracking efficiency, burn rates, equipment usage and maximizing cost avoidance measures
  • Perform technical master journey level installation, diagnostic troubleshooting and repairs on commercial industrial-grade food service appliances, equipment, and systems; manage maintenance schedule, order and maintain inventory and stock; perform related work
  • Oversee and approve contractor work where required
  • Troubleshooting electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing problems; repair commercial cooking equipment; repairing and maintaining HVAC systems; utilizing a PM program on commercial-grade equipment; managing inventory of replacement parts, tools and supplies.
  • Provides input to management for forecasting and monitoring of the stock levels for required service/repair parts
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all required plans and reports.
  • Maintains effective lines of formal and informal communication amongst all levels of management (and the customer) as required
  • Coordinates collection and preparation of activity reports
  • Responsible to provide for and enforce guidelines to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all assigned employees
  • Monitors team development and ensures the execution of performance evaluations in accordance with DI policy
  • Conduct site visits to establish professional relationships with maintenance teams, site personnel, and the customer as needed
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Understanding of organizational maintenance and supply concepts and procedures.
  • Understanding of maintenance production, production control and knowledge of U.S Army maintenance support systems
  • Must possess knowledge of DOT, OSHA, ANSI, ASME, Military regulations standards and OEM requirements
  • Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research
  • Strong understanding of Department of Defense contracting policies and procedures
  • Outstanding problem solving skills and sound judgment
  • Excellent writing, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrative proficiency in Microsoft applications
  • Must be able to meet deployment status requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of experience in related field can be substituted for each year of the four (2) years of college
  • Prefer at least three (3) years in a maintenance supervisor environment
  • Read and understand blueprints, technical manuals and manufacturer’s files.
  • EPA Refrigerant Certification
  • Certification for commercial appliance repair
high school
12
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Vacancy title:
Appliance Mechanic

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Amentum

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 9 2026

Duty Station:
Lamu | Lamu

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Amentum is a global leader in designing, engineering, and modernizing critical systems and programs of national importance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and the environment. Driven by our commitment to creating a secure, sustainable future, we innovate as a collaborative team of passionate professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impa...

Responsibilities or duties

Supervises all maintenance operations for assigned equipment in accordance with applicable PWS, Company policies, OSHA, DOT, ANSI, ASME and applicable military regulations

Supervises shop foreman and mechanics to include vacation planning, discipline, conducting performance evaluations, and training

Establishes job priorities and estimates down time

Coordinates work flow for downed equipment waiting for parts to minimize backlog of work and cost to customer division

Provides direct support to internal/external customers to ensure compliance, tracking efficiency, burn rates, equipment usage and maximizing cost avoidance measures

Perform technical master journey level installation, diagnostic troubleshooting and repairs on commercial industrial-grade food service appliances, equipment, and systems; manage maintenance schedule, order and maintain inventory and stock; perform related work

Oversee and approve contractor work where required

Troubleshooting electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing problems; repair commercial cooking equipment; repairing and maintaining HVAC systems; utilizing a PM program on commercial-grade equipment; managing inventory of replacement parts, tools and supplies.

Provides input to management for forecasting and monitoring of the stock levels for required service/repair parts

Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all required plans and reports.

Maintains effective lines of formal and informal communication amongst all levels of management (and the customer) as required

Coordinates collection and preparation of activity reports

Responsible to provide for and enforce guidelines to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all assigned employees

Monitors team development and ensures the execution of performance evaluations in accordance with DI policy

Conduct site visits to establish professional relationships with maintenance teams, site personnel, and the customer as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Understanding of organizational maintenance and supply concepts and procedures.

Understanding of maintenance production, production control and knowledge of U.S Army maintenance support systems

Must possess knowledge of DOT, OSHA, ANSI, ASME, Military regulations standards and OEM requirements

Knowledge of diagnostics and ability to conduct technical research

Strong understanding of Department of Defense contracting policies and procedures

Outstanding problem solving skills and sound judgment

Excellent writing, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills

Demonstrative proficiency in Microsoft applications

Must be able to meet deployment status requirements

Experience needed

High School Diploma or GED

Two (2) years of experience in related field can be substituted for each year of the four (2) years of college

Prefer at least three (3) years in a maintenance supervisor environment

Read and understand blueprints, technical manuals and manufacturer’s files.

EPA Refrigerant Certification

Certification for commercial appliance repair

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, April 9 2026
Duty Station: Lamu | Lamu
Posted: 02-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 02-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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