الجامعة الأمريكية بالكويت تعلن عن وظائف جديدة لأعضاء هيئة التدريس.. للتقديم سجل هنا

Scope and Purposes:
This position will provide general maintenance of electro-mechanical services especially in electrical works in the University buildings.  The person should be available during and after normal working hours for any emergency technical assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (not all inclusive)

• Provide all types of engineering & technical assistance to the AUK community. 
• Maintain electricity flow and sudden shortage/fuse when required including maintenance of emergency diesel generators.
• Periodical, planned preventive maintenance of electro-mechanical system, adjusting air-conditioning to maintain standard temperatures in the buildings.
• Determine schedules, sequences, and assignments for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel.
• Inspect and monitor work areas, examine tools and equipment, and provide employee safety training to prevent, detect, and correct unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and safety rules.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Repair and maintenance of building, power supply, interior-exterior lighting system, fire alarm, signage, plumbing, and mechanical systems including irrigation water supply system etc. and prepare a list of materials required for maintenance and coordinate with concerned people for purchase.
• Maintain daily reports, work orders, energy reading, locks & keys, tools, technical data & information, follow-up as needed and control of materials, etc.
• Supervise contracting staff and vendors who are involving in any kind of civil, electro-mechanical works on campus and assist AUK departments with any technical assistance required for event set-up, office rearranging, etc.
• Oversee maintenance of elevators, automatic doors, etc. by external contractors.
• Liaise with MEW sub-station maintenance personnel during their visits.

• High school diploma required.
• Diploma in electrical engineering/mechanical is preferred.
• Valid driving license is a plus.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Good spoken Arabic.

• 5 years’ experience in residential FM projects.

• Basic knowledge on how to use a computer.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in multi-technical skills.
• Writing skills to be able to fill out daily reports and to handle the maintenance forms.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Flexible personality; easily adapt with any situation.
• Able to work under pressure and handle unexpected situations.

• Ability to lead the technical team efficiently.
• Ability to deal with interruptions throughout the workday.  
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to make decisions at times.

How to Apply:  
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit:

• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of highest degree 
• Names and contact details of three personal references 

In completing your application, please quote position code number in the email subject line:

Senior Facilities Technician - SFT – CS - 22022021

Information should be sent to [email protected]. 

Please Note:

• The applicant must possess a valid transferable residency in Kuwait.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The position will remain open until filled.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted.