Maintenance & Logistic Technician

Type: 
Paid
Closing date: 
12 Dec 2023
Section: 
Aldabra

JOB PROFILE

JOB TITLE:                               Maintenance/Logistic Technician

SALARY:                                   SG6

RESPONSIBLE TO:                     Island Manager

HOURS OF WORK:                    40 Hours per week and upon request overtime

 

Job Profile

The Maintenance and Logistic Technician is responsible to the Island Manager for the upkeep and maintenance of the Research Station facilities and infrastructures inclusive of maintenance of field huts and camps on the atoll. Assist with the construction and rebuilding of field camps facilities, accommodation and water storage facilities. Provide field assistance to the Research Section inclusive of trail/transect clearance and maintenance

 

Qualifications

Graduate from the school of SIT with City and Guilds certification and at least 3 years working experience in maintenance/construction or similar field.

OR

Post-Secondary Diploma level with at 5 years working experience in relevant field.

 

Skills and attributes

  • Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and with flexible hours.
  • A friendly, open and confident manner with the ability to deal assertively, but tactfully, with potentially awkward visitors and willing to talk to all visitors.
  • Excellent team player able to enjoy life in an isolated international community without frequent transport opportunities. An adaptable and innovative approach to problem solving, with the ability to identify issues which may be significant in terms of policy/strategy and the skill of communicating such issues to the line manager and resolving them.
  • Able to maintain a work life balance
  • Fully computer literate (MS word, excel, outlook, power point)
  • In-depth field experience in nature conservation in Seychelles
  • Boat driving skills with at least 10NM and a qualified First Aider/Responder
  • Padi Advanced diver
  • Understanding of technical issues in maintenance of buildings and equipment (solar energy, water, generators, boat engines, desalination plants, pumps, boat maintenance) and electrical highly desired.
  • An organized, pragmatic, problem solving mind.
  • Strong communication, public relation, leadership skills required and keen interest in sustainable management.
  • Enthusiasm, energy, flexibility and initiative. Sense of humour and commitment to SIF’s mission.

 

Remuneration

The salary of the position will be at SG6 (9,097.20 – 13,642.80) with other incentives in accordance with the scheme of service for the position

Language

Fluent in written and spoken English

Other languages will an advantage

 

  Apply now with an application form (which can be downloaded from our website, or collected at Mont Fleuri or Vallée de Mai Visitor Centre), and your CV sent to info@sif.sc. Kindly note deadline for application is 12th December 2023.