About the job
Role
- The carpenter (Grade 2) is responsible for repair of wooden furniture and fixtures in the locations assigned to him/her within the Java organization.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance of wooden furniture and fixtures in Java locations assigned, as indicated in the “Core Competencies” section below, in order to ensure such equipment and systems are functional and safe for use.
- Carry out inspections of wooden furniture and fixtures in order to ascertain if they are functional and safe for use.
- Carry out basic masonry and plumbing repairs in Java locations assigned.
- Carry out maintenance-related activities that affect food safety in assigned locations in order to eliminate food safety hazards.
- Record activities carried out in required formats for future reference.
Qualifications
- Craft Certificate in carpentry from a recognized training institution.
Experience
- At least 1 year’s practical experience as a carpenter
Special Conditions of Employment
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to work in night shifts for up to 40% of time on duty
Core Competencies
Proficient In The Following
- Fabrication of shelves, lockable cabinets, tables, benches, and other wooden furniture
- Repair of tables, shelves, cabinets, chairs, booths and other wooden furniture
- Sanding, waxing, painting and varnishing of wooden furniture.
- Mounting of booths, chairs, shelves, tables and other furniture
- Repair and replacement of door-locks in wooden and aluminum flush, folding and sliding doors and windows.
- Repair of gypsum walls and ceilings
- Basic painting, masonry and plumbing skills
- Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili language skills