Chengelo School
Chengelo School
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Electrician

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Job Description

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.

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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/

Application deadline
30 Nov 15:00
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Chengelo School
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Founded in 1988, Chengelo is a highly reputable co-educational Christian boarding school. It prepares primary, secondary and sixth form students for the University of Cambridge International GCSE and A-Level exams. The campus has exceptional sporting facilities and an outdoor centre called Ndubaluba, where experiential learning teaches key life lessons through exciting outdoor activities. With a strong focus on discipline in a loving and caring environment, the school also runs extra curricular activities, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and leadership training.