Position Announcement Office Maintenance Technician ETHIOPIAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION AGENCY
The Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Office Maintenance Technician.
BACKGROUND:
The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (the Agency or ATA) is an initiative of the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) which was established by federal regulation in January 2011. The primary aim of the Agency is to promote agricultural sector transformation by enhancing and supporting existing structures of government, private-sector and other non-governmental partners to address systemic bottlenecks in the system and deliver on a priority national agenda to achieve growth and food security.
The ATA focuses on a set of high priority program areas. These program areas are sub-divided into Systems, Value Chains, and Initiatives. Across these, the ATA engages public, private and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity, and test innovative models. Its structure and function is focused on nimble, innovative and results-oriented support to a range of partners in the agricultural sector. It is financed by GOE and a range of development partners.
POSITION SUMMARY:
An office maintenance technician is an individual who is responsible for repairing damages and also responsible for making improvements in the place where the repair work is being carried out.
The work of a Flying Technician/Office maintenance technician involves a lot of walking around the workplace in order to keep everything well maintained. He/she has to deal with the -the ATA team and be able to solve problems when identified in a cooperative matter.
Job Requirement
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
The Office maintenance Technician:
Shall carry out regular office inspections to identify repair and modification related works in the office.
Responsible for the maintenance of bathing room sanitation system ,electrical system and plumbing works
Responsible for the inspection of security systems that are installed in the office building, and prepare the estimate of major repair works;
Assisting in renovation work such as painting and maintenance works when required.
Can handle and repairs office furniture and equipment by himself/herself
shall be able to identify areas which require improvement and ensure the proper functioning of sanitation system, electric and furniture on the floor area
Take care of all organization assets; office furniture, door and windows, lockers and other properties and report any unusual activity that he/she observes in the office premises
An office maintenance technician must possess the following skills:
Skills of supervision read and understand instructions and correspondences in English.
Conduct regular up-keep checks in the office premises for any maintenance related works (walls, doors, walk-ways, etc.) on a daily basis and report as appropriate and rectify such works.
Prepare and implement orientations of office furniture/open plan workstations, office relocations and changes as required by the user and endorsed by logistic manager.
Attend to fault repair requests including maintenance and re-fixing of office furniture and fittings in offices as requested by employees when endorsed by logistic manager.
Provide in-house minor works/carpentry services for interior installation related works (fixing of boards, frames, etc.)
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Organize movement and proper arrangement of furniture and fittings to and from Stores/offices
Perform safety related and near-miss reported rectification works, as appropriate, in offices and keep record of all maintenance related activities.
Coordinate office modification works with the other Contractors’ personnel, carry out any other maintenance related works in offices as instructed by the logistic manager
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma or an equivalent certificate in field of work
Three years of experience working as maintenance technician with similar organization
Must be physically fit to perform tasks which require physical labor like lifting weight and heavy objects and have good knowledge about electrical and plumber equipment.
Must have a sharp mind that is always alert, to be able to respond to situations requiring urgent attention and work closely with logistic team and try to spot problems at the earliest
Three and more years’ work experience in interior fit-out works, carpentry works, civil maintenance work, maintaining office furniture, workstations, fittings and equipment in commercial buildings, high-rise structures with modern building features and amenities
Must have good English & Amharic communication skill.