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Head of Maintenance

Sotik Group


Job Location:

Bomet - Kenya

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 September 2026 (10 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description - The Head Maintenance is responsible for supporting supervising scheduling maintenance within the estate. While making sure the overall corrective and preventive maintenance is completed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains all estate buildings roads and equipment in a good and neat condition.
  • Ensures that effective and concise preventative maintenance schedules are followed.
  • Efficiently communicates overall repair and maintenance status.
  • Maintains all the fire-life-safety equipment in first class order.
  • Ensures all maintenance team members are exposed to internal and external training on an on-going basis Ensures regular training is given to the maintenance team members under his direct supervision.
  • Ensures effective inter-departmental communication and good relations between the engineering team members and members of fellow departments within the estate.
  • Prepares and follow through on any projects as outlined.
  • Ensures all maintenance team members are permanently well groomed and in PPE.
  • Prepares purchase requisitions and submits to the Procurement Manager.
  • Supervises maintenance operations whilst ensuring compliance with all engineering policies procedures & company standards.
  • Regularly inspects all building areas and take any necessary corrective or preventive actions.
  • Conducts oneself in a professional manner at all times to reflect the high standards of STCs and encourage maintenance staff to do the same.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with other employees providing instruction and encouragement as needed.
  • Ensures a clean neat and organized working area.
  • Performs to any other tasks or projects as assigned by management.
  • Be on call (alternatively with any other engineering members).
  • Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
  • Design plan prepare bill of quantities schedule and supervise new works / renovations and maintenance of existing structures to the required standards.
  • Prepare annual budgets.
  • Prepare monthly reports.
  • Ability to prepare BQ.
  • Ability to prepare civil works drawings.
  • Accomplishes a set of administrative duties such as leading and attending meetings writing reports and other specific duties related to the job function.
  • Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the company.


Requirements

Requirements

  • BSc Civil Engineering/ Degree in Construction Management.
  • Minimum 7 years in building or plant maintenance in a similar position.
  • Knowledge and experience in plumbing electrical and civil works.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team of multi-skilled technicians.
  • Good organizational work planning and reporting skills.
  • Good basic computer skills in software office (word Excel Power Point).

Core Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead and teach a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections
  • Strong sense of initiative



Benefits
1. Housing


Required Skills:

Requirements BSc Civil Engineering/ Degree in Construction Management. Minimum 7 years in building or plant maintenance in a similar position. Knowledge and experience in plumbing electrical and civil works. Ability to lead and motivate a team of multi-skilled technicians. Good organizational work planning and reporting skills. Good basic computer skills in software office (word Excel Power Point). Core Competencies Strong interpersonal skills Ability to lead and teach a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections Strong sense of initiative