Job Vacancies – Driver & Painter

 Jun 8, 2023

United States International University-Africa is a Higher Learning Institution based in Nairobi, Kenya and is the most diverse university in East and Central Africa with about 6,000 students from over 60 nations, and a global network of more than 25,000 alumni.

USIU-Africa is the only university in Sub-Saharan Africa whose degree programs are accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE), and by the American Government through the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

In line with our commitment to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms, USIU-Africa is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the position below:

DRIVER
Reporting to the Transport Supervisor and responsible for attending to all driving duties as required by the University.

Key Responsibilities

1. Attending to driving requests.
2. Ensuring proper Maintenance of assigned vehicles.
3. Regular cleaning of assigned vehicles.
4. Ensuring security of assigned vehicles.
5. Ensuring insurance and all other paperwork for assigned vehicles are in order.
6. Ensuring work tickets of assigned vehicles are signed; and
7. Observing all traffic rules while driving assigned.

Qualifications /Educational /Professional /Experience

• Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive.
• Passed the Occupational Trade Test III / II / I for Drivers.
• Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Diploma in Fleet Management / Motor-vehicle Engineering.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Computer skills.
• Previous experience in a learning institution.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

• Integrity
• Computer literate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills with multi-tasking ability from experience of handling a busy office.
• Basic accounting skills
• Creative, high initiative and accurate results-oriented with ability to pay attention to detail.

PAINTER

Reporting to the Clerks of Works, the position holder will be responsible for supporting with all the painting works within the university.

Key Responsibilities

1. Preparing surfaces to be painted by washing them, filling holes and cracks with putty and sanding them until they’re smooth.
2. Carry out weekly routine inspections on buildings to facilitate painting.
3. Maintaining an inventory of supplies like paint brushes, rollers and tarps.
4. Removing old finish using scrapers, chemical compounds or blowtorches.
5. Mix and match paint, stain and other finishes to job specifications.
6. Applying primer and other sealers to paint surfaces to ensure that paint sticks to them.
7. Applying paint, stain and other finishes to paint surfaces using paintbrushes, rollers or sprayers.
8. Keep log of job cards to track response times and material use.
9. Estimating time and material costs on painting projects.
10. Reviewing and implementing work orders and assignments.
11. Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals.
12. Any other Job as may be instructed by the Maintenance Officer.

13. Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)

    • Government Trade Certificate I (Painter).
    • Served as a Painter for a minimum of 2 years.
    • Knowledge and Experience of both Industrial and Domestic and Commercial Painting.
    • The applicant must be a team builder with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Personal Attributes & Competencies

    • Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Relationship builder & effective negotiator.
    • Good Communication skills.
    • Self motivated.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Adaptability and reliability.

    If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the position you are applying for.

    Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Thursday, June 22, 2023 to:

    
    Director Administration,
    United States International University – Africa,
    P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
    Email: [email protected]

    
    USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer