Job Description
BOILER ASSISTANT III JG ‘E’ - V.NO. 38/2023 (10 POSITIONS)
Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 15,670 -17,570 Per month
House Allowance: Kshs. 2,700 – 4,500 Per month (as per the duty
station)
Leave allowance: Kshs. 4,000 Per year
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 3,000 Per
Month
Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
Medical Cover: As provided in the current NPS Medical Cover
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Maintenance of high-pressure boiler,
ii. Operating high pressure boilers, including starting and shutting down;
iii. Ensuring safety by monitoring safety equipment;
iv. Identifying potential issues and taking appropriate steps to suspend operations
and repair the problem;
v. Perform necessary repairs and replacements;
vi. Testing high- and low-pressure safety controls;
vii. Ensuring meter readings of pressure and temperatures are recorded; and
viii. Observing fire and safety precautions
Requirements for Appointment
(i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D (Plain) or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(ii) National Trade Test III certificate in the area of specialization (Boiler Operation)
from National Industrial Training Authority or any other recognized institution;
OR
(iii) Certificate in plant and machine maintenance/operator from Kenya Institute of
Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized
institution.