START DATE: January, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th December, 2024

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time / 2 Years

Reports to: Site Foreman
Department: Site

INTRODUCTION:

Chengelo School is a Christian, International, boarding school with a vision to provide the best quality education to produce future generations of leaders for Zambia and beyond. Located in a beautiful setting in rural Zambia the school comprises both Primary and Secondary sections as well as an Outdoor Education Centre.

We are looking for a skilled Electrician with at least 3 years of experience and a proven track record of troubleshooting electrical faults, connecting power to structures, estimating project costs, teaching apprentices and ensuring compliance with all electrical practices.

Primary Purpose:
The Electrician, ensures a safe and constant supply of electricity within the school by securing power lines, managing new connections, reviewing and upgrading old systems, installing and connecting power according to regulation. Maintains and provides for the safe condition and operation of all plumbing systems in school facilities.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Monitor and ensure a safe supply of power from ZESCO and the generators to the school
• Ensure safe connections of power to buildings
• Run the generators as directed
• Replace, fit and monitor light fittings, sockets, switches and other related electrical items
• Service and maintain school electrical equipment
• Repair faults correctly and advise on safe practices
• Use the correct equipment and tools to carry out tasks and maintain safety at all times Isolate unsafe connections and exposed wire
• Communicate all concerns to the Site Manager
• Carry out any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications

• EIZ registered
• Proven experience working in a maintenance role
• Minimum of Trades certificate in Electrical

Requires flexibility and understanding that all maintenance staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of work to meet the goals of the Site team.

Chengelo School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory teacher registration check, police check, referee checks, identification verification and the requirement to disclose any information relevant to the candidate’s eligibility to engage in activities involving young people.

CONTACT:
For further details including the job description and an application form please visit our website: www.chengeloschool.org/work-with-us/