Field Station Attendant

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, icipe was established in 1970, to address this very paradox of insects and accompanying challenges.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements/ qualificationsKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).At least one (1) year of relevant experience in grounds maintenance, facilities support, property or field station management, security coordination, or a similar role.Experience maintaining records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and routine inspections.Good record-keeping and organisational skills.Ability to work without supervision.Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.Specific dutiesMows and trims small or large grassed areas within the station using powered strummers, mowers and other equipment.Cleans and maintains grounds and facilities and removes any resultant arisings.Coordinates operations and escalates any key security challenges for resolution.Keeps records of all preventive and routine maintenance on equipment and tools at the station.Acts as the focal person and icipe representative at the station.Inspect records and escalate any repair or maintenance activities needed to support the smooth running of the station.May be required to occasionally monitor and report on the field research trials and give supportwhere necessary.Performs related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Gardening and landscaping, Cleaning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High, secondary school