Position:                          Office and premises repair and maintenance technician

Term of Employment:   One year with a possibility of extension             

Duty Station(s):             Addis Ababa

Required Number:         One

Application Deadline:    October 20, 2023

BACKGROUND

The Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) was established by the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) to identify systemic bottlenecks, conduct studies, and provide recommendations, provide implementation support, manage projects, create linkages and coordination among activities and agricultural development programs. The Institute is a strategy and delivery-oriented government institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATI envisions that, to be the leading centre of innovative solutions to catalyse and contribute to the transformation of the Ethiopian Agriculture by 2030 where smallholder farmers are commercialized with greater incomes, inclusiveness, resilience, and sustainability.

 ATI provides a unique platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. The programmatic focus of the Institute responds to a core set of needs identified by the Ministry of Agriculture and other sectors along commodity value chains. Across the programs, the ATI engages public, private, and non-governmental stakeholders to support strategic planning, manage and strengthen implementation capacity and test innovative models. Currently, ATI is tasked to coordinate the revised Agriculture and Rural Development policy agendas of the sector and such sectoral level delegation requires high level expertise in the policy areas and skillsets in coordination and networking with multiple stakeholders.

Our Culture

We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.  Our culture is one where talented, dedicated, and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great team work to achieve excellent results.

At ATI, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector. We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training. We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Office and premises repair and maintenance technician will work under direct supervision senior admin officer and manage semiskilled miscellaneous office and premises repair and maintenance tasks which includes, inspecting and fixing broken building fixtures and equipment, locks, windows, doors, gutters, shelving, and kitchen utensils; replaces light bulbs and repair electrical lines fix broken cabinet, maintaining bathrooms room equipment and sewerage systems.

He / She will perform repair and maintenance process of country office facilities   and ensure required facilities are always safe and functional and get an improvement by walking around and inspecting the workplace in order to keep everything well maintained and fully functional.  on all offices related facility maintenance matters, including but not limited to repair and maintenance of equipment’s, furniture’s, bathrooms, drawers, and doors; inspecting mechanical and electrical systems, and access control systems; and plumbing.  

 S/he will be working with the logistics team under the direct supervision of the senior Administration Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets, clean and repair circuit breaker panels etc.)

• Serve as main technical focal point for activities related to plumbing works, pipeline network installation and managing day to day water system operation, and leakage maintenance at each point of the system.

• Keep records of fuel consumption, generator working hours and electromechanical equipment performance indicators during the operation and maintenance phase and report.

• Evaluate, repair, and maintain plumbing, electrical and sewage systems in the building.

• Receive and respond reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on the building. 

• Always maintain corporate safety procedures and comply with access control regulations.

• Responsible for the availability of water in the tanker, order water truck if the water is not available in main pipeline.

• Calibrate instruments and tools required for job responsibilities.

• Maintain bathing room sinks and plumbing systems to ensure functionality.

• Inspect emergency fire hose systems, fire extinguisher and schedule repairs when needed.

• Perform manual repairs when necessary (fix locks, replace windows etc.)

• Conduct general upkeep procedures and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry etc.)

• The technician will be required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around office and premises facility, which includes:

• Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, like window, door or drawer lock, and bathroom room equipment and sewerage systems.

• Repair and maintain building equipment or leaking plumbing, defected telephone, and electrical   bad wiring lines and restore full use of water fixtures.

• He/she will carry out regular office inspections by walking around on each floor and identify broken working tools, repair, or make required modification ready to use in the office.

• Assisting office renovation work such as painting, and maintenance works when required and handle and repairs office furniture and equipment by himself/herself.

• He /she shall be able to identify areas that require improvement and ensure the proper functioning of sanitation system, electric, and furniture on each floor.

• Conduct regular up-keep checks in the office premises maintenance-related working tools daily and report as appropriate and rectify the required works.

• Attend to fault repair requests including maintenance and re-fixing of office furniture and fittings in offices as requested by employees when endorsed by the senior admin officer.

• Provide in-house minor works/carpentry services for interior installation-related works (fixing of boards, frames, etc.)

• Organize movement and proper arrangement of office furniture and fittings to and from Stores/offices or other location.

Job Requirements

• Completion of vocational school Diploma in related works like office and premises maintenance, plumbing work, construction management, networking, and electrical installation. Four years of experience in general.

• Maintenance and repair work in the office and primness in interior fit-out works, like maintaining office furniture and electric maintenance workstation management at similar organizations.

• Knowledge of common methods, practices, and materials used in maintenance and repair work of buildings and building facilities; various tools used in building maintenance and repair work.

• Demonstrated experience as a maintenance technician.

• Experience with electrical and plumbing systems; related experience with private or other organization 

• Sharp mind that is always alert, to be able to respond to situations requiring urgent attention.

• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods

• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices

• Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work out of office hours.

• Work closely with the logistic team and try to stop problems at the earliest.

• Good computer and English communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work independently but also as an effective team member.

• Professionalism and willingness to enhance knowledge through training and personal initiative.

• Results-oriented and highly motivated.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as assigned.

• Willingness to inspect and evaluate all mechanical aspects of the building.

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure environment.

How to Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to THIS LINK

It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your cover letter.

Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.