Job Description
a) Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities: -
i. Monitor security inside and outside the building, movement of visitors carrying out temporal works around in the institution and coordination of all security and related activity;
ii. Monitor the security of the buildings and all assets therein;
iii. Monitor occurrences including flooding, building defects;
iv. Monitor the performance of fire extinguishers and other safety installations including emergency showers;
v. Keep inventory of all keys in the buildings within the institution;
vi. Ensure that all areas are locked as necessary;
vii. Coordinate any work repairs in liaison with the works Inspectors. viii.Ensure supply of water and electricity;
viii. Ensure repair and maintenance of the water tank and generator;
ix. Manage access to all stores;
x. Ensure rooms /offices doors are opened and closed at the right time;
xi. Monitor water pump and generator daily;
xii. Serve as custodian of all spare keys;
xiii. Manage car park.
b) Persons Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Four years' experience as caretaker;
ii. KCSE certificate Grade C- (minus) or its KNEC accepted equivalent;
iii. Basic knowledge in minor repairs and maintenance of buildings;
iv. Basic knowledge on security management;
v. First aid certificate from a recognized institution;
vi. Computer applications skills;
vii. Interpersonal and communication skills and
viii. Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
c) Skills
i. Proficiency in computer applications;
ii. Communication skills;
iii. Interpersonal skills;
iv. Report writing skills;
v. Negotiation skills; and
vi. Problem solving skills.
d) Competencies
i. Ability to work under pressure;
ii. Ability to work independently and in a team;
iii. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work; and
iv. Demonstrated ability to implement Quality Management Systems.