Electrician/Mechanic Assistant

Type: 
Paid
Closing date: 
25 Mar 2019
Section: 
Aldabra

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Assist with maintenance and repair of electrical appliances including air condition units, chillers, freezers, pumps, compressors, VHF radios and all other electrical equipment.  
  2. Maintain electrical wiring system, photovoltaic power system and backup diesel generator at the research station.
  3. Assist with the maintenance of the outboard engines and wiring system.
  4. Ensure proper record keeping of servicing logs, repairs, spare parts order and issuance
  5. Responsible for the up-keep and maintenance of the Research Station facilities.
  6. To assist in maintaining tools, workshop, boat shed and generator house in clean and tidy condition and to update tool inventory with the supervision of the Senior Mechanic.
  7. Responsible for the up-keep and maintenance of field camps and trails.
  8. Maintain a record on all maintenance activities and report on any damage found on building during routine maintenance
  9. Participate in anti-poaching patrol and surveillance under the guidance of the Island Manager or other designated person
  10. Accompany and guide visitors on Aldabra and ensure that their conduct is environmentally sound and that they abide by SIF policies
  11. Enforce waste policies and conduct periodic clean-ups with field staff especially within those areas used by tourists and other visitors
  12. Carry out any other work related duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Minimum Entry Requirements:

IGCSE level and successful completion of post secondary education and three years working experience in relevant field. 

Only Seychellois are eligible to apply.

If you think you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your CV and a cover letter to hr@sif.sc, or contact us ​here or by phone on 4321735 for enquiries.