Vacancy title:
Refrigeration Technician Grade III

Jobs at:
JAVA House

Deadline of this Job:
Open

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

JOB DETAILS:
In 1999, we introduced coffee drinking and gourmet café culture to Kenya. As we grew, we created more spots where people could enjoy the Java experience conveniently.
http://javahouseafrica.com

At Java House Limited, we believe that our teams are the backbone of our organization. We, therefore, take great pride in making a promise to offer a work environment that provides skill enhancement, career growth, financial reward, and FUN! We provide the following benefits to all our staff:

• Competitive pay
  
• Annual leave
  
• Staff Meals
  
• Welfare program
  
• Medical insurance
  
• Exponential FUN!
  
• Group personal accident insurance
  
• Unique exposure to a world-class brand
  
• 5% pension contribution from the company
  
• Mentorship and coaching by the best in the industry
  
• Excellent growth opportunities
  
• A robust sacco where 70% of our staff are active participants
  VACANCY: Refrigeration Technician Grade III
  Role:
  The refrigeration technician (Grade 3) is responsible for technical inspection, repair, and servicing of machines, equipment, and fixtures in the locations assigned to him/her within the Java organization.
  He/she is also responsible in providing technical knowhow, and mentoring junior technicians. He/she will occasionally supervise others in execution of maintenance activities.
  Key Responsibility Areas
  
• Carry out preventive and reactive maintenance of electrical lighting and wiring systems and electrical equipment in Java locations assigned, as indicated in the “Skills” section below, in order to ensure such equipment is functional and safe for use by operators when required.
  
• Carry out inspections of refrigeration equipment in order to ascertain if they are functional and safe for use.
  
• Carry out basic plumbing, masonry and carpentry repairs in Java locations assigned.
  
• Carry out maintenance-related activities that affect food safety in assigned locations in order to eliminate food safety hazards.
  
• Record activities carried out in required formats for future reference.
  
• Coordinate and manage other technical Java staff or external contractors when assigned work projects, in order to execute maintenance activities in assigned locations
  
• Provide technical knowhow on maintenance, including
  
• Training and mentoring junior technicians in technical skills
  
• Troubleshooting faults that are beyond other technicians’ skill level
  Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
  Required:
  
• Diploma in Refrigeration/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution of tertiary education.
  
• at least 3 year’s practical experience as an electrical maintenance technician
  Skills:
  
• Basic skills in repair of electrical single- and three-phase wiring, lighting and socket circuits
  
• Proficient in trouble-shooting, repair and servicing the following equipment: Drinks chiller, chef base, chest freezer, upright standalone fridge, deck-type fridge, under-counter fridge, display (grab-and-go) fridge, pastry case, ice-cube maker, walk-in chiller-room, walk-in freezer room, split-type AC units
  COMMISSARY TECHNICIANS ONLY:
  
• Proficient in trouble-shooting, repair and servicing the following equipment: Blast chiller, gelato batch freezer, milk pasteurizer
  
• Basic plumbing, masonry and carpentry skills
  
• Good spoken English and Kiswahili language skills
  
• Good written and spoken technical communication skills
  Ability:
  
• Ability to work under pressure
  
• Hardworking
  
• Adaptable and flexible
  
• Able to prioritise work efficiently
  Job application procedure
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