Assistant Mechanic (2 Posts) || Midlands State University (MSU)
DUE: 09 MAY 2025
Assistant Mechanic (2 Posts: 1 Kwekwe Campus; 1 Gweru Campuses)
CENTRAL SERVICES, AMENITIES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Qualifications and Experience
- Class 2 or 3 Journeyman Certificate in Mechanics
- A minimum of 2 years’ professional work experience as a Mechanic
- Knowledge of different vehicle models and heavy duty generators that include John Deere, Cummings and Perkins
Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspecting of all University vehicles and generators’ condition/status, diagnosing any defect and recommending appropriate remedy on a regular basis
- Checking all University vehicles and generators for any service requirements and arranging for their services through the Transport Office
- Maintaining, repairing and servicing vehicles and generators and other machines whenever the problem or fault is within the capacity of the University workshop
- Recommending purchases of spares to the Transport Officer
- Maintaining relevant records for the running and maintenance of all vehicles and generators as directed by the Transport Officer
- Carrying out services for the University vehicles and generators
- Checking on the work done on University vehicles and generators and machines whenever external service providers repair a vehicle or generator
- Ability to work after normal working hours
- Contributing to the success of the Central Services and Amenities Department by performing all other essential duties as assigned
Person Specification
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to multitask
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s), and names and email addresses of three referees to:
Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
[email protected]
Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format.
The closing date for this advert is 09 May 2025.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advert. If not contacted, your application will be deemed not successful.