Requirements/ qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).
  
• At least one (1) year of relevant experience in grounds maintenance, facilities support, property or field station management, security coordination, or a similar role.
  
• Experience maintaining records of maintenance activities, equipment usage, and routine inspections.
  
• Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
  
• Ability to work without supervision.
  
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  

Specific duties

• Mows and trims small or large grassed areas within the station using powered strummers, mowers and other equipment.
  
• Cleans and maintains grounds and facilities and removes any resultant arisings.
  
• Coordinates operations and escalates any key security challenges for resolution.
  
• Keeps records of all preventive and routine maintenance on equipment and tools at the station.
  
• Acts as the focal person and icipe representative at the station.
  
• Inspect records and escalate any repair or maintenance activities needed to support the smooth running of the station.
  
• May be required to occasionally monitor and report on the field research trials and give supportwhere necessary.
  
• Performs related duties as required or assigned by the supervisor.