DUTIES
Carry out general maintenance of screen houses and glasshouses to ensure proper functioning and compliance with research requirements.
Supervise screen house staff, technicians, and casual workers engaged in maintenance and construction.
Supervise and coordinate the construction of new screen houses and related infrastructure.
Conduct repairs, including replacement of roofing glass, nets, and frames; oversee washing, cleaning, and fumigation of screen/glasshouses.
Conduct daily inspections of all screen houses and glasshouses to identify repair or maintenance needs.
Oversee requisition, collection, and proper utilization of materials for screen house construction and repairs, ensuring accountability.
Maintain accurate daily reports on maintenance, construction, and operational activities.
Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) standards during construction and maintenance work.
Support cost-recovery planning by tracking labour, materials, and maintenance costs for proper budgeting and reporting.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Farm Management.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION
HND/B.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, or related field; Certification in Construction Management or Facility Maintenance is an advantage. Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in facility maintenance, construction, or agricultural infrastructure management is required.
COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate must have:
Demonstrated knowledge of workplace safety standards, PPE usage, and safe construction/maintenance practices.
Training or certification in HS&E or risk management.
Experience in research farm infrastructure or controlled environment agriculture
Strong technical knowledge of screen house/glasshouse maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of automated screen house systems (temperature, humidity, irrigation controls)
Ability to supervise staff and casual laborers effectively
Training in project or construction supervision
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical manuals
Familiarity with procurement and vendor management
Skilled in cost tracking, reporting, and documentation
Knowledge of donor compliance and reporting
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Experience with ERP or facility management software
Proficiency in English (oral and written).