Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Ref: SOS-UG/JOBS/2023/01
SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian
Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg
Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union,
AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.
Job title: Maintenance Technician – Entebbe (1)
Job Summary
Reporting to Human Resource and Administration Officer, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of SOS facilities including buildings, offices and household appliances, machines and other equipment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Maintenance of buildings
• Replacement of broken louvers/glasses.
• Replacement of worn out window mesh.
• Repair roof leakages.
• Repair/renovate cracked walls, verandahs, columns etc.
• Repaint walls.
• Clean gutters and downpipes.
• Electrical system maintenance
• Replace blown fittings like bulbs, tubes switches, sockets etc.
• Replace underground worn out electrical conductors.
• Fault tracing and rectifications in all SOS facilities.
• Plumbing system maintenance
• Replace broken plumbing fittings like taps, mixers etc.
• Repair waste water & soil water systems like sinks, toilets, bathroom fittings etc.
• Constant checking & unblocking of the sewage system like manholes, underground sewage pipelines, septic tanks etc.
• Cleaning of solar water heater panels and repair.
• Maintenance of the rain water harvesting system.
• Equipment/machines maintenance
• Servicing and repair of generators.
• Servicing and repair of the water pump.
• Servicing and repair of computers, photocopiers and printers.
• Servicing of fire extinguishers
• Household appliances maintenance
• Repair of Flat irons, Fridges, Ovens, kettles, blenders, TVs etc.
• Furniture/Carpentry repairs
• Repair of broken beds, chairs, mosquito net holders etc.
• Repair of Wardrobes, kitchen cabins, doors and door locks.
• Repair of office furniture like chairs, tables, Notice boards etc.
• Oversee compound & fence maintenance
• Repair of walk-ways in the compound.
• Supervise the cutting of the compound and hedge.
• Repair the CV fence.
• Plant the necessary compound trees and protect them from destruction by the children.

• Required Qualifications, Experience And Competences:
• Minimum Qualification:
• A diploma in any of the engineering courses of Civil, water or electrical.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in maintenance units of modern facilities.
• Functional Competencies (e.g. knowledge, skills, understanding, abilities...)
• Knowledge of computer skills (mainly MS Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of basic procurement principles.
• Skilled in a combination of hands-on tasks of electrical installation, plumbing, carpentry and masonry.
• Able to work long hours under minimum or no supervision.
• Able to work in the environment of children with knowledge of government policies concerning children.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, only electronic application are accepted.
Please send your application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three traceable referees to the address below to reach not later than Friday, 20th January 2023:
The Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda,
Plot 53 Ntinda II Road
Kampala, Uganda
Electronic Applications must be sent as one Single PDF Document not exceeding eight pages to: jobs@sosuganda.org
Applications that are late, do not have CV or certificates or exceeds eight pages or electronically submitted as images will be disqualified. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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