{"id":882781,"date":"2026-03-24T21:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=882781"},"modified":"2026-03-24T21:48:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:48:54","slug":"882781-agriculture-and-food-authority-artisans","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/campusbiz.co.ke\/careers\/vacancy\/882781-agriculture-and-food-authority-artisans\/","title":{"rendered":"Artisans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Agriculture and Food Authority are seeking dedicated entry-level artisans to maintain our facilities and equipment. If you have a Trade Test Certificate and a passion for hands-on work, we want you.<\/p>\n<p>Agriculture and Food Authority is seeking to competitively recruit qualified Kenyan professionals to fill the under listed positions on permanent &amp; pensionable terms for positions:<\/p>\n<p><strong>ARTISAN III, GRADE AFA 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is an entry level grade for certificate holders into this cadre. An officer at this level works under the guidance of a senior officer.<\/p>\n<h4>ARTISAN III (MECHANICAL), GRADE AFA 11 (2 VACANCIES)<\/h4>\n<p>Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:<\/p>\n<p>(i) Performing lubrication and other routine service work;<br \/>\n(ii) Performing general scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on motorbikes and vehicles;<br \/>\n(iii) Diagnosing motorbike and vehicle faults and identifying the areas of repairs required;<br \/>\n(iv) Performing test drives to check and verify repair works done;<br \/>\n(v) Updating vehicle service records;<br \/>\n(vi) Carrying out minor installation and fitting of new vehicle accessories; and<br \/>\n(vii) Performing general maintenance work on the tools, equipment, and garage facilities as required to maintain a safe and efficient garage operation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:<\/p>\n<p>(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (D plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;<br \/>\n(ii) Government Trade Test Certificate Grade I in Mechanics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.<br \/>\n(iii) Proficiency in computer applications<\/p>\n<h4>(ii) ARTISAN III (ELECTRICAL), GRADE AFA 11 (2 VACANCIES)<\/h4>\n<p>Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:<\/p>\n<p>(i) Troubleshooting of electrical issues to detect any defects;<br \/>\n(ii) Inspecting circuit breakers and other electrical components to ensure they are operating efficiently and effectively;<br \/>\n(iii) Conducting general electrical maintenance and updating maintenance schedules;<br \/>\n(iv) Labeling system components to comply with safety standards;<br \/>\n(v) Undertaking electrical wiring for well functioning lighting, intercom and other electrical systems;<br \/>\n(vi) Installing electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems;<br \/>\n(vii) Installing safety and distribution components including switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels;<br \/>\n(viii) Replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits; and<br \/>\n(ix) Repairing or substituting damaged electric units.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Person Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:<\/p>\n<p>(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D+ (D plus) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;<br \/>\n(ii) Government Trade Test Certificate Grade I in Electrical or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.<br \/>\n(iii) Proficiency in computer applications.<\/p>\n<h4>(iii) ARTISAN III (PLUMBING), GRADE AFA 11 (1 VACANCY)<\/h4>\n<p>Duties and responsibilities at this level entail:<\/p>\n<p>(i) Installing and maintaining water supply and drainage systems;<br \/>\n(ii) Undertaking routine inspections of plumbing and drainage systems, identifying and diagnosing plumbing problems using appropriate tools and techniques;<br \/>\n(iii) Locating and repairing water supply lines and fixing leaks and clogs;<br \/>\n(iv) Repairing of fixtures e.g. sinks, toilets etc;<br \/>\n(v) Installing and maintaining gas and liquid heating systems eg air-conditioning units, radiators etc;<br \/>\n(vi) Installing waste disposal and sanitary systems with well-functioning Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) systems;<br \/>\n(vii) Participate during construction, renovation or repairs of the Authority buildings;<br \/>\n(viii) Preparing plumbing budgets, and cost estimates for installation and repair works; 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