Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf
Agricultural Engineering Technician
Homa Bay
Posted 05 May, 2026
Deadline 15 May, 2026
AgricultureFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Sikri Technical & Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf is seeking a qualified Agricultural Engineering Technician. This position is responsible for providing technical support to the lecturer in charge of the section, contributing to the trainees' learning experience by assisting with the preparation of equipment and machinery for practical work to promote understanding of coursework and innovation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision: Supervise Assistant Technicians/Attendants to ensure smooth workshop operations and conduct periodic performance appraisals to track the implementation of individual work plans.
Technical Support: Provide hands-on technical support to trainers and trainees in solving practical and technical problems during agricultural engineering training sessions, ensuring practicals are conducted efficiently.
Inventory Management: Maintain overall charge of all tools, equipment, and machinery in the agricultural engineering workshop; manage inventory by receiving, issuing, and tracking tools and materials to ensure sufficient stock.
Resource Requisition: Requisition consumables in a timely manner to prevent shortages and organize them systematically for easy accessibility.
Maintenance: Prepare and implement a maintenance schedule for all workshop equipment and machinery and maintain accurate and up-to-date servicing records.
Reporting: Promptly report any breakdown of agricultural engineering equipment and machinery and provide accurate technical procurement specifications for replacement items.
Health and Safety: Observe, enforce, and promote health and safety procedures in the workshop; ensure all accidents are promptly reported and segregate non-functional equipment to eliminate potential hazards.
Workshop Cleanliness: Supervise regular cleaning of the workshop and all equipment therein to maintain a safe and conducive environment for training.
Budgeting: Advise the section head on the budgetary requirements of the workshop and provide input in the budgeting process regarding equipment, machinery, and materials.
Compliance: Ensure all workshop operations, tool usage, and safety practices comply with relevant occupational safety and health regulations (OSHA) as well as institutional and TVET authority standards.
General Duties: Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the authority.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
Education: Applicants must hold a Diploma in any of the following fields: Agricultural Engineering, Farm Machinery & Power Technology, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Agricultural Mechanization, Mechatronics Engineering (with agricultural bias), Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option), General Agriculture (Engineering Option), Land and Water Management, Environmental and Natural Resources Management, Renewable Energy Technology (with agricultural bias), or an equivalent from a recognized institution.
Computer Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office applications and basic engineering software.
Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and environmental regulations governing agricultural engineering practices in Kenya.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in agricultural engineering, farm mechanization, workshop operations, or a closely related field, preferably in a TVET institution.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted with an application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) indicating academic qualifications, professional qualification, experience, membership in professional bodies/licenses (where applicable), valid email addresses, telephone contacts, and names of two (2) referees.
Attach copies of certificates, national ID, evidence of professional body membership (where applicable), and other testimonials.
Interested applicants should ensure that their applications are received on or before 5:00 pm on 15th May 2026.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Principal/Board of Governors’ SecretarySikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and DeafP.O. Box 194 – 40222, OYUGIS
How to Apply
Submit an application letter and a detailed CV indicating academic and professional qualifications, experience, and 2 referees. Attach copies of certificates, national ID, and professional body membership evidence. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on 15th May 2026. Address to: The Principal/Board of Governors’ Secretary, Sikri Technical and Vocational College for the Blind and Deaf, P.O. Box 194 – 40222, OYUGIS.
