Electrical Maintenance Technician

Overview

Dar es Salaam Development Corporation has vacant positions which need to be filled immediately by a suitable qualified Tanzanians.

Electrical Maintenance Technician (1 post)

Position Overview

Electrical maintenance technician performs regular maintenance on existing systems and design to ensure they remain in proper working order.

Direct Entry Qualifications

Must be a holder of diploma, or certificate program or full Technician Certificate (FTC) or equivalent qualifications in the relevant field from a recognized institution; Having a high level of mental and physical aptitude; Taking specialized courses in residential and commercial wiring practices and having a strong working knowledge of national electrical codes and safety measures; Basic computer skills; Working experience of at least three years in relevant field from a reputable organization will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. To install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
2. Place conduit (pipes or tubing) inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables through the conduit to complete circuits between boxes.
3. Fasten small metal or plastic boxes to walls to house electrical switches or outlets.
4. Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.
5. Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
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6. Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares.
7. Preparing and supervising the implementation of the preventive maintenance schedule for the section and advise accordingly;
8. Keeping and updating technical reports, drawings and other documents;
9. Conducting daily inspection of DDC’s buildings;
10. Performs other work-related duties as assigned;
11. Must be able to work flexible hours; and
12. To prepare periodic reports on the status of electrical systems management in the Corporation.

GENERAL CONDITIONS/INFORMATION

Short-listed applicants will meet all their costs associated with interview attendance and will be required to produce their original certificates at the interview.

All interested applicants are invited to apply and submit their application letters to the under mentioned address not later than two weeks from the 1 st day of this advertisement.

The General Manager,

Dar es Salaam Development Corporation,

P.O.BOX 1330,

Dar es Salaam

Applications must be enclosed with update detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), names of three referees, and one recent passport size, certified copies of all relevant academic, professional certificates copies, and birth certificates. Attractive remuneration will be given to a successful applicant. Application letters can be written in Kiswahili/English. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.