ELECTRICIANS – Midlands State University 259 views

CENTRAL SERVICES, AMENITIES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Electrician (1 Post: Harare Campus)

Qualifications and Experience

Artisan Class 1 Electrician
At least two years as a skilled Electrician doing installations, repairs and maintenance for similar institutions.
Experience as an Electrician on new works at construction site is an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Checking of line tension and the gap between phases.
Changing of fuses when the need arises.
Periodic testing of the switch gear feed for the overhead lines.
Checking the condition of all the transformers.
Keeping records of transformer servicing and recommending servicing when due.
Coordinating the cutting down of trees and bushes underneath lines.
Carrying out periodic assessments of lighting and power requirements for University buildings, and sporting and recreation facilities and recommending remedies to the Artisan Supervisor.
Maintaining motors and electrical connections for pumps, switchboards, and control panels and carry out periodic checks to ensure that these remain functional.
Maintain all electrical installations and equipment for the University to ensure that they remain functional.
Repairing electrical gadgets like heaters, stoves, tea urns and light points.
Securing all the substations and pillar boxes.
Assessing and producing bill quantities of materials required for maintenance and new installations.
Monitoring stock levels in the workshop stores and recommend for replenishment to the Artisan Supervisor.
Making follow ups to orders made and checking that the material delivered is of the right quantity, specification and state.
Producing monthly reports on maintenance and any new work done.
Taking meter readings for all metered installations of the University.
Performing any other duties as assigned by the Director Central Services, Amenities and Maintenance
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.