Electrician x 2
Engineering Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 26 Oct 2021
- Bulawayo
- Full Time
Job Description
Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
Projects And Maintenance Department
POST (A) ELECTRICIAN (2 Posts) Fixed Term Contract
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Artisan Supervisor, 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 recommend servicing when due.
Coordinating the cutting down trees and bushes underneath lines.
Carrying out periodic assessment of lighting and power requirements for University buildings, sporting and recreation facilities and recommending remedy 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 Projects and Maintenance and Artisan Supervisor
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications
National Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
Electrician Class 2.
5 ‘O’ Levels including English and Mathematics/ Science.
At least 2 years’ experience in electrical maintenance and new installations a prerequisite.
Working knowledge of air-conditioning repairs and maintenance will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS
Six copies of applications, giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and copies of certificates, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:
The Deputy Registrar Human Resources
Midlands State University
P Bag 9055
GWERU
Closing date for applications is 26 October 2021. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
