Job Description

Artisan Job, Other Professions

V/NO. SIT/2020/12 ARTISANS (Welding and Fabrication/ Building) (2 POSTS)
Terms of Service Permanent
Salary Scale KShs 16,890 × 680 – 17,570 × 700 – 18,270 × 780 – 19,050 × 800 – 19,850 × 950 – 20,800 p.m.
House Allowance As applicable in Siaya County.

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be deployed in either Plumbing, or Welding and Fabricating functions as guided by their respective competencies.


• Specific duties and responsibilities will entail the following:

Plumbing

• Duties and responsibilities will entail: overseeing plumbing works in the sub-section; installing, repairing and maintaining water, gas, drainage, sewage and other plumbing systems; inspecting joints, valves, pumps to
  ensure their serviceability; ensuring installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate code and environmental protection requirements; and overseeing institute equipment production
  Technicians in the Section.

Welding and Fabricating

• Duties and responsibilities will entail: overseeing welding and fabrication in the sub-section; scheduling and re-scheduling of duty roosters for fabrication and welding; ensuring welded and fabricated materials/items
  meet the standard requirements; inspecting fabricated, joined and repaired equipment, fixtures and various types of metal objects and structures using oxygen-acetylene, arc, MIG & TIG welding techniques;
  analysing plans, drawings, work samples specifications and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of welding assignments; performing cleaning and grinding of metals; ensure clean weld joint to
  obtain smooth look; coaching and mentoring trainees; and overseeing institute equipment production Technicians in the Section.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• served in the grade of Artisan II or in an equivalent position for a minimum period of three (4) years’ experience and in possession of a National Trade Test I certificate in any of the following areas of
  specialization: Plumbing or Welding and Fabricating from National Industrial Training Authority or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  OR


• Served in the grade of Artisan II or in an equivalent position for a minimum period of three (2) years’ experience and in possession of an Artisan Certificate of KNEC.


• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution

How To Apply

Siaya Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer.
The details of the advertised posts can be accessed from the Institute’s website www.siayainstitute.ac.ke . Interested qualified persons are requested to download the fillable PDF application forms, fill and submit via email to
recruit2020@siayainstitute.ac.ke so as to reach the undersigned on or before Friday August 14th, 2020 3pm.
NB. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disability (PWD) are encouraged to apply.

SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF GOVENORS /PRINCIPAL
SIAYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
P.O. BOX 1087 – 40600
SIAYA

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