Electoral Commission of Zambia
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – MAINTENANCE OFFICER
The Electoral Commission of Zambia seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Zambian citizen to fill the vacant position of Maintenance Officer.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To maintain the Commission buildings and premises in order to keep them in functional working condition.
REPORTING ACCOUNTABILITY
The Maintenance Officer will report to the Senior Administrative Officer.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carries out repairs of fixtures and fittings so that they are in good condition.
- Undertakes plumbing and electrical maintenance repair work.
- Carries out planned maintenance programme and undertakes routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings and premises to assess works or repairs required.
- Supervises repairs and maintenance works on the premises by contractors.
- Carries out fire alarm tests, checks serviceability of fire extinguishers in liaison with service providers and maintains appropriate records.
- Prepares Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Performs any other related duties that the supervisor may reasonably request form time to time.
Core Skills
- Good computer skills
- Good organisationalskills
- Good writing skills.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
- Diploma in Plumbing and Electrical or its equivalent.
- Not less than three (3) years post qualifying relevant experience.
- Must be a registered with the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
OTHER SKILLS
- Must be multi-skilled and be able to handle general maintenance works such as plumbing, electrical, airconditioners, minor carpentry works.
- Must be able to generate the Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Experience with the usage of the Auto card is an added advantage.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES FOR THE POSITION
- Non-partisan
- Honest and reliable with high moral strength
- High degree of confidentiality
- High degree of integrity
- Tact and diplomacy
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Self-starter
Interested candidates should send their applications (clearly indicating the position on the envelope) to the undersigned enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of educational and professional certificates and professional membership not later than Friday, 13th September, 2019:
The Chief Electoral Officer,
Electoral Commission of Zambia,
Elections House, Haile Selassie Avenue,
P.O. Box 50274,
LUSAKA.