COMPANY BRIEF:

The Rhodes Park Schools Group is composed of five companies: Rhodes Park Schools Limited, Woodford School Lusaka Limited, Ashford Academy Limited, EduServe Limited and EduCorp Limited.

EduCorp Limited, established in 2012, focuses on expanding the network of high-quality schools and colleges across Zambia and Southern Africa. Leveraging the experience and reputation of Rhodes Park Schools, EduCorp aims to ensure educational excellence and long-term financial sustainability while meeting the growing demand for quality education in the region. Within the group, EduCorp operates Ashford Academy and Woodford School Lusaka.

As an equal opportunity employer, Rhodes Park Schools Group requires the services of a suitably qualified, well-motivated and results driven candidates to be appointed in the positions of Electrician.

POSITION:

ELECTRICIAN

JOB PURPOSE:

The School Electrician (SE), working under the supervision of the Administrative Executive is responsible troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of indoor and outdoor lighting systems, electrical systems and apparatus, Main Power Distribution Systems and Panel Boards, construction projects, kitchen equipment and HVAC systems. Respond to emergency power failures and emergency back-up systems. The electrician inspects contractor performed work in renovations and new construction projects. Certify work performed by contractors as complete and in accordance with standards prescribed by the Company. Locate and mark electrical underground wiring for existing infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install and maintain indoor and outdoor lighting systems, electrical systems and apparatus, Main Power Distribution Systems and Panel Boards, construction projects, kitchen equipment and HVAC systems.
• Respond to emergency power failures and emergency back-up systems.
• Detect needed repairs of all electrical installations and systems, of both the internal and external ones.
• Troubleshoots and repairs primary distribution system malfunctions such as ground fault tracing and cable replacement.
• Makes adjustments to electrical equipment and appliances or replaces as necessary.
• Determine sources of electrical systems failures and complete repairs as indicated or according to work requests.
• Locate and mark the position of electrical wiring connections and fixtures in structures.
• Locates underground utilities, troubleshoots and repairs irrigation system controls.
• Plans layout and installs conduit for surveillance, intercoms and electronic systems.
• Maintain inventory of company owned tools, equipment and materials.
• Monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems and components including planning additions or modifications.
• Perform any other tasks, duties or functions within the realm of the appointment, as well as attending to any other official duties as assigned from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Full Grade 12 certificate
• At least a Craft Certificate in the Power/Electrical Engineering
• Must have practical experience of at least 2 years with good references
• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques
• Physically capable and available to work overtime including weekends, public holidays, and evenings
• Must be well-organized and have the ability to prioritize tasks
• Good administrative and interpersonal skills, and communication skills - both oral and written
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills
• Must hold high levels of integrity and professionalism
• Must be Creative, Flexible, Transparent, Hardworking and enthusiastic approach towards work

• Install and maintain indoor and outdoor lighting systems, electrical systems and apparatus, Main Power Distribution Systems and Panel Boards, construction projects, kitchen equipment and HVAC systems.
• Respond to emergency power failures and emergency back-up systems.
• Detect needed repairs of all electrical installations and systems, of both the internal and external ones.
• Troubleshoots and repairs primary distribution system malfunctions such as ground fault tracing and cable replacement.
• Makes adjustments to electrical equipment and appliances or replaces as necessary.
• Determine sources of electrical systems failures and complete repairs as indicated or according to work requests.
• Locate and mark the position of electrical wiring connections and fixtures in structures.
• Locates underground utilities, troubleshoots and repairs irrigation system controls.
• Plans layout and installs conduit for surveillance, intercoms and electronic systems.
• Maintain inventory of company owned tools, equipment and materials.
• Monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems and components including planning additions or modifications.
• Perform any other tasks, duties or functions within the realm of the appointment, as well as attending to any other official duties as assigned from time to time.

• Advanced understanding of general maintenance procedures and techniques
• Good administrative and interpersonal skills, and communication skills - both oral and written
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills
• Must be Creative, Flexible, Transparent, Hardworking and enthusiastic approach towards work

• Full Grade 12 certificate
• At least a Craft Certificate in the Power/Electrical Engineering
• Must have practical experience of at least 2 years with good references