Aden Compound Maintenance Assistant - UG

The Aden Compound Maintenance Assistant will perform routine maintenance of office generators, solar panel systems, electrical repairs, water and sewer infrastructure, and general upkeep of IOM office and guesthouse premises. The role involves technical support, reporting, and coordination with other units to ensure operational efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine general maintenance of office generator and solar panel systems, including oil and filter changes every 150 hours and inspection of wires.
• Maintain proper log book of generator maintenance and spare part track record.
• Conduct regular visual inspections of solar energy PV modules for cracks, physical damage, or shading.
• Assist in office routine maintenance within IOM offices and Guesthouse premises.
• Provide general electricity repairs within the office and Guesthouse compounds, ensuring equipment is operational, safe and efficient.
• Maintain water and sewer infrastructure including repair of water pumps when required.
• Undertake daily inspections of buildings and outdoor areas, replace lightbulbs, conduct small repairs, and report issues beyond own capacity.
• Train gardener and guards on safe operation of generators and solar energy systems.
• Fix and install new electrical points, emergency lights and cables as needed.
• Liaise and coordinate with IT unit to address related electrical issues.
• Provide monthly reports on maintenance work, typical problems, and take appropriate action.
• Provide general maintenance of generators 2-3 times a week and during outages as requested.
• Provide technical support to contractors working on IOM premises.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Completion of Secondary Education (High School diploma) is required.
• Technical or vocational certificate in electricity, plumbing, HVAC, or civil engineering is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance, facilities support, or mechanical trades.
• Proficiency in handling power tools and basic electrical measuring instruments safely.
• Ability to maintain basic logbooks and record keeping.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.

Skills

• Building Maintenance Support
• Facilities Support
• Mechanical Trades
• Electrical Repairs
• Power Tool Operation
• Electrical Measuring Instruments
• Logbook Maintenance
• Records Keeping
• Generator Maintenance
• Solar Panel Systems Maintenance
• Water Infrastructure Maintenance
• Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance

Languages

English