Job Description

To plan, coordinate and efficiently manage all mechanical maintenance activities of farm equipment and infrastructure

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct daily maintenance and repair of farm equipment, including tractors, pumps, sprayers, and steamers.

Conduct and oversee regular inspections and preventive maintenance (as per the preventive maintenance plan) to minimize downtime.

Troubleshoot mechanical faults in field and workshop and conduct the necessary repairs.

Develop and maintain accurate maintenance records and technical reports

Ensure that all mechanical and fabrication work complies with safety standards and agricultural regulations.

Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and inventory of spare parts and tools.

Support installation and commissioning of new agricultural machinery or systems.

Collaborate with other departments to align mechanical support with crop production plans.

Implement cost-effective practices to optimize machine use and reduce breakdown incidents.

Manage and support the mechanical team for efficiency and productivity.

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Knowledge

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.

Good leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience with agricultural equipment, with 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity.

Hands-on experience with different types of pumps

Good understanding of welding and fabrication

Personal Attributes

Innovative

Resilience

Safety aptitude

Team management

Team player

Results-oriented

Attention to details

Interpersonal

Integrity

Key Skills

Supervisory

Planning

Communication

Computer literacy 

Working Relationship

Internal

Heads of Departments (HODs)

Supervisors

External

Service providers

Suppliers

Government of Kenya authorities (GOK)