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Facilities Attendant
Amref International University
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Amref International University
- Position
- Facilities Attendant
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- At least 2 years in facilities/hostel management
- Education
- Certificate in Housekeeping/Admin/Facilities Management
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 8 October 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 5 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Amref International University is hiring a Facilities Attendant to support the safety, security, and upkeep of student hostels in Nairobi. You will manage daily inspections, enforce hostel policies, coordinate housekeeping, and provide event support.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Focuses on student residence safety and upkeep
- Closing date: 8th October 2026
- Requires enforcement of strict hostel policies
- Involves coordinating cleaning and event support
Key responsibilities
- Enforce hostel visiting hours and ensure strict timekeeping adherence.
- Patrol premises regularly to check for hazards, maintenance needs, and wasted resources.
- Monitor compliance with security protocols and uphold safety standards.
- Ensure security lights function correctly; report repairs immediately.
- Manage key issuance, track returns, and maintain accurate records.
- Conduct daily inspections to identify cleanliness or maintenance issues.
- Coordinate cleaning activities and supervise housekeeping staff.
- Assist with event setup, on-the-day support, and breakdown.
Who should apply?
This role suits an organized individual with prior experience in facility or hostel management who can enforce rules while providing strong customer care and logistical support.
Key requirements
- Certificate in Facilities/Housekeeping/Admin
- 2+ years' relevant experience
- Strong record-keeping skills
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Cover letter and CV required
Nice to have
- Diploma in a related field.
- Knowledge of university operations.
What you should know
- The role focuses on supporting student residences and institutional facilities.
- You must prepare meeting rooms and oversee equipment storage.
- Ensure emergency readiness equipment like first aid kits are functional.
- Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
- Applications close on 8th October 2026.
How to apply
- Submit your application via the SmartRecruiters link provided.
- Include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit.
- Attach your CV highlighting relevant skills and experience.
- Check official vacancies on AmIU website or social media pages.
- Note that official emails come from @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org.
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To support the safety, security, and general upkeep of institutional facilities, including student residences, through routine inspections, maintenance reporting, and housekeeping and event support.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Enforce hostel policies on visiting hours, ensuring strict adherence to timekeeping.
• Uphold safety and security standards in the hostels to protect students and their property, monitor compliance with security protocols.
• Patrol hostel premises regularly, checking for running water left on, misplaced items, hazards or property requiring maintenance and repair.
• Ensure all security lights are in proper working condition, promptly report and follow up on repairs or replacement.
• Manage the issuing and tracking of keys, safe return of keys and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct daily inspections of operational areas and facilities to identify maintenance, safety or cleanliness issues.
• Coordinate and supervise cleaning and housekeeping activities to maintain hygiene standards within the hostels.
• Coordinate and oversee the movement, storage and proper use of equipment and furniture.
• Prepare meeting rooms by arranging tables, chairs, equipment, and other requirements as needed.
• Assist in events before, during, and after including setup, on-the-day support and breakdown.
• Ensure all emergency readiness equipment like first aid kits, fire extinguishers and evacuation procedures are in place and functional .
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, knowledge and experience
• Certificate in Housekeeping, administration, facilities managament or equivalent; a diploma in the related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in hostel, facilities or property management.
• Knowledge of the operations of a university will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be result oriented, self-driven, articulate, and pro-active.
• Flexible, and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks, work with speed and under pressure .
• Quick learner willing to go the extra mile .
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 8th October 2026 .
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
To support the safety, security, and general upkeep of institutional facilities, including student residences, through routine inspections, maintenance reporting, and housekeeping and event support.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Enforce hostel policies on visiting hours, ensuring strict adherence to timekeeping.
• Uphold safety and security standards in the hostels to protect students and their property, monitor compliance with security protocols.
• Patrol hostel premises regularly, checking for running water left on, misplaced items, hazards or property requiring maintenance and repair.
• Ensure all security lights are in proper working condition, promptly report and follow up on repairs or replacement.
• Manage the issuing and tracking of keys, safe return of keys and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct daily inspections of operational areas and facilities to identify maintenance, safety or cleanliness issues.
• Coordinate and supervise cleaning and housekeeping activities to maintain hygiene standards within the hostels.
• Coordinate and oversee the movement, storage and proper use of equipment and furniture.
• Prepare meeting rooms by arranging tables, chairs, equipment, and other requirements as needed.
• Assist in events before, during, and after including setup, on-the-day support and breakdown.
• Ensure all emergency readiness equipment like first aid kits, fire extinguishers and evacuation procedures are in place and functional .
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education, knowledge and experience
• Certificate in Housekeeping, administration, facilities managament or equivalent; a diploma in the related field will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience in hostel, facilities or property management.
• Knowledge of the operations of a university will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of safety and sanitation regulations.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be result oriented, self-driven, articulate, and pro-active.
• Flexible, and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks, work with speed and under pressure .
• Quick learner willing to go the extra mile .
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be 8th October 2026 .
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref.org address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.