Area of Selection:
Open to candidates who are legal residents or citizens of Kenya and who are authorized to work in Kenya without restriction, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.  
Summary of Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Common Services Assistant (Property) the incumbent performs a variety of cleaning and general maintenance duties indoor and outdoor.
Education:
Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
- Completed secondary school
Language:
- Intermediate level in English (written and oral)
- Basic level in Kiswahili (written and oral)
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques, cleaning products, cleaning equipment and proper usage
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations/procedures
- Basic MS-Office skills (including Word, Excel, Outlook)
Competencies:
- Integrity and respect
- Thinking Things Through
- Working effectively with others
- Initiative and being action-oriented
- Client service orientation
Abilities:
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow instructions
Operational Requirements:
- Must be able to work overtime as required (sometimes at short notice). Normal working hours are 37.5 hours a week Monday to Thursday (07.30 to 16:00hrs) Friday (07:30 to 13:00hrs)
- Ability to frequently lift, push and slide objects that typically weigh up to 25 kgs.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the job (standing, walking, bending, kneeling) for extended periods of time
Important Notes
- Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
- The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
- Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
- Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
- Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Kenya does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.