Assistant Maintenance Officer (Grounds & Parks)

Ref. MU/ADM/04/8/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be responsible for the following:

• Maintenance of University grounds and garbage collection;
• Designing and implementation of landscaping works;
• Implementation of tree planting programmes;
• Taking charge of solid waste management of a university campus in liaison with the Public Health Officer;
• Maintenance and inventory of machinery and equipment;
• Preparing work schedules;
• Design and development of commercial tree nurseries, landscaping, Tree planting; and
• Carry out such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Forestry or Horticulture or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;
• Have served in the position of Grounds Supervisor Grade 5/6 for a period of at least three (3) years;
• Have computer skills from a recognized institution; and
• Have shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions. Interested applicants should forward ten (10) copies of application package, including updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant's age, marital status, academic and professional qualifications. working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact and email address, names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of certificates, publications and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.
Applications should be addressed to:-

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academics, Research, Extension & Student Affairs,

Moi University,

P.O Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA

(Teaching Positions)

OR

Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Planning & Strategy,
Moi University,

P.O. Box 3900-30100,

ELDORET, KENYA

(Non-Teaching Positions)

so as to reach him on or before Wednesday 6th September, 2023 at 5.00 p.m. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations under sealed envelopes within three (3) weeks from the date of this advertisement. Applications should be channelled through their Heads of Departments.

• This advertisement is STRICTLY meant for members of staff ie. employees of Moi University with personal numbers;
• Applications from external candidates shall neither be acknowledged nor processed;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification; and
• Moi University is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, applicants of both gender and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.