School Electrician

About

Marymount Catholic Secondary School was opened on 29th January, 1963. The school is located on the Southern part of the plot of land owned by the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu. It is situated along the Chimaliro Road, about eight Kilometres from the hub of Mzuzu City. Although the school is based in Mzuzu, its catchment area covers all districts in Malawi.

Key Duties

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain the school’s electrical systems.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Repair electrical faults promptly to minimize disruption of school operations.
• Maintain generators and backup power systems.
• Inspect classrooms, hostels, laboratories, offices, and staff houses for electrical safety.
• Install and maintain security lighting.
• Keep maintenance records and submit reports to the Maintenance Supervisor or Operations Manager.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
• Recommend replacement of worn-out electrical equipment and materials.
• Respond to emergency electrical breakdowns.

Qualifications

• Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent.
• Trade Test Certificate Grade I or Grade II in Electrical Installation or Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience working in a school, hospital, or other institutional environment will be an added advantage.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical faults and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of Electrical wiring and installation.
• Knowledge of Preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Generator operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Solar power systems (where applicable).
• Knowledge of Electrical safety standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of Installation and maintenance of lighting systems, sockets, circuit breakers, and distribution boards.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be physically fit and willing to work outside normal hours when emergencies arise.
• Be a team player with good problem-solving skills.
• Have high attention to detail.
• Ability to use basic computer applications for reporting (added advantage).

How to Apply

All applications should include contact numbers and addresses of at least three traceable referees and a current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications should be sent to: The Education Coordinator, Diocese of Mzuzu, P.O. Box 2, MZUZU. Email: education@mzuzu.org