Carpenter Job KeMU

Carpenter Job. Engineering Jobs In Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repair of all doors, door frames, Roof Trusses and Roof leakages
• Joinery works and repairs.
• Fabricate and install basic furniture (desks, benches, counters, wardrobes).
• Reading and interpreting simple renovation plans, sketches, or blueprints
• Flooring repairs, partitioning, shelving installation, and fixture mounting
• Estimate material requirements and perform site measurements accurately
• Identify unsafe conditions and take preventive measures during maintenance works
• Fixing, PVC, wooden and carpet floors
• Fabrication of partitions.
• Operations of woodworking machines for planning and splitting in preparing materials in the workshop.
• Maintain accurate records of services logs, mentainance schedule reports, and materials documentation report.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

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Minimum Requirements

• Trade Test Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery (Grade I) or equivalent
• Certificate or diploma from a recognized technical training institute (e.g., NITA, TVET, or a Polytechnic) is highly preferred
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills required for interpreting measurements and job Instructions
• Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in general carpentry, renovations, and routine maintenance
• Proven track record in tasks such as structural repairs, furniture refurbishment, room upgrades, and interior/exterior fittings
• Experience working in institutional or commercial environments (e.g., schools, Offices, hostels) is an added advantage
• Flexible to work outside regular hours, including weekends or holidays, if required

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.

An electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email address applications.June25@kemu.ac.ke

And

Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:

The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

To be received on or before 10th July 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to bring the following:

• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Credit Reference Bureau;
• Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department;
• Letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes) from at least three persons familiar with the applicant’s professional experience and general character one of whom must be the pastor of their local church.