Vacancy Announcement – Facilities Technician   

OPEN FOR BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

About us:

As a Christ-centered organization, AMAZI WATER is the primary implementer of Burundian water projects, working to provide sustainable access to clean water in every community by 2028. 

About the role:

The Facilities Technician is responsible for undertaking, upkeep, and repairing equipment and property at the interior and exterior of Amazi Water HQ premises. Under the supervision of the Facilities Team Lead, the Facilities Technician will liaise as needed with outsourced maintenance and repair suppliers. The Facilities Technician will ensure the reporting of issues and completed tasks to ensure accurate data records for the department.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical, mechanical, and plumbing maintenance and repairs.
• Assess air conditioning unit repairs and needs.
• Repair & paint doors, windows, walls, roof, and other parts of the building according to the annual plan or ad hoc needs; according to the Facilities Team Lead.
• Report any arising needs of maintenance and repair to the Facilities Team Lead.
• Perform periodic window cleaning.
• Repair office equipment as needed.
• Maintain the HQ compound external area according to the annual plan or ad hoc needs according to the Facilities Team Lead.
• Supervise the periodic cleaning of tanks.
• Analyze Amazi Water appliances issues and report issues to the supervisor.
• Hang pictures and whiteboards on walls as needed.
• Help in office moving as needed.
• Help in event planning and preparation as needed.
• Assist Facilities Team Lead in managing contractors for outsourced Facilities projects.
• Ensure best safety practices while performing all tasks including the proper use of personal protection equipment.
• Report progress on scheduled tasks and projects to the Facilities Team Lead for accurate tracking and data recording.
• Any other task as requested by the Facilities Team Lead or her hierarchy.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

Educational & Professional level required:

• High School diploma (A2) in mechanical and electrical section
• Fluent in French, Kiswahili, and Kirundi
• Fluent English is a plus

Role-Specific Knowledge & Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Experience in basic plumbing,
• Electrical and Mechanical certified knowledge

Core Competencies:

• Communication Skill
• Planning and Organizing Ability
• Adaptability
• Stress Tolerance
• Initiative
• Attention to Detail

ALL EMPLOYEES AT AMAZI WATER MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES:

• A love for Burundi
• A love for Jesus Christ
• Professional fluency in French, English, and Kirundi
• Proficiency with email, Excel & Word
• Ability with community development and social work
• Ability with communicating with government offices and partners.
• Understanding of the need and benefit of clean water.

Submission of Application

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the hiring manager.

Eligible candidates are kindly requested to submit a completed AMAZI WATER application by May 20th, 2024. 

Only candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted.