Carpenter – Facilities Maintenance at Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways, the leading African airline flying to more African destinations than any other carrier, takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the world and the World to Africa through its hub Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.


 

Carpenter – Facilities Maintenance

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationKCSE
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEngineering / Technical 

Brief Description        

  • The candidate will install, service, maintain and repair all carpentry and joinery installations, furniture and fittings for service delivery safely and cost-effectively across the KQ Network in Kenya and Outstations. 

Detailed Description        

Principal Accountabilities (Responsibility)

  • Installing wooden structures such as roofing frames, rafters, partitions, joists and studwork. 
  • Designing and installing cabinets, shelving, fitted furniture, drywall and insulation.
  • Adding fixtures and fittings such as door handles, locks, hinges and closures.
  • Selecting lumber by size and strength to suit each job, sourcing wood to suit the customer’s budget and style. 
  • Calculating the number of fasteners required for each job. 
  • Liaising with clients, suppliers and other construction professionals. 
  • Carryout regular maintenance of carpentry installations in various sites. 
  • Perform any necessary repairs to installations. 
  • Answer calls for carpentry issues from internal users. 
  • Keep up to date with current safety regulations and requirements for the various carpentry installations. 
  • Work carefully to follow all current regulations for carpentry work to ensure that all installations pass inspections.
  • Communicate well with users to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Communicate well with team members and fellow staff. 
  • Manage a work log. 
  • Keep detailed reports of work done at various job sites. 

Job Requirements        

Qualification (Minimum)  

  • Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery.
  • KCSE C PLAIN
  • 5 Years ’Experience.  
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret approved building drawings. 
  • Basic analytical skills to identify &recommend areas that require upgrade or replacement. 
  • Experience in dry works installations. 
  • Furniture making and upholstery. 
  • Ability to use joinery tools and machinery. 

Additional Details        

Other Skills

  • Team membership knowledge 
  • Driving license (desirable) 
  • Computer literate. 
  • Knowledge of safety standards and procedures 
     

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Airways on i-pride.kenya-airways.com to apply

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