Maintenance Agent

Job Description

Title: Maintenance Agent

Company Name: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka (Kamrangirchar)

Salary: Tk. 30895 (Monthly)

Experience:

Published: 2025-01-08

Application Deadline: 2025-01-15

Education:

• SSC (Secondary School Certificate)
• Literacy essential. Preferably Technical Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience is desirable in Multipurpose Technician: construction, repairs, workshop operations, electrical wiring, plumbing, etc.

Language

• Mission language (English) desirable. Local language (Bengali) essential

Knowledge

• Essential ability to do basic repairs

• Carry out all minor works (construction, electrical, repairs, etc.) requested by the line manager, as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager.
• Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations / equipment / infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.), particularly in line with a preventive maintenance plan (procedures to follow, schedule, etc.).
• In the event of faults / deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser.
• Perform any necessary tests / checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.
• Ensure effective management, protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy.
• Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; placing orders in time.
• Keep all documents related to installations / equipment / infrastructures in order and update them regularly.
• Immediately inform the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins.
• Assist logistics department for any related work needed.
• Context Specific Accountabilities
• Management of Offices and Workplace Safety
• Perform asset inventory and explain the basics of the equipment management policy (identification, procedures), under the supervision and guidance of the line manager.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of safety hazards and related solutions, ensuring that all actions are taken in accordance with safety standards and under supervision.
• Possess basic technical knowledge of the maintenance principles and tools for all technical services related to the buildings, with tasks carried out under the guidance of the line manager.
• Electricity
• Follows a logical procedure under supervision to detect simple electricity problems, ensuring accuracy in diagnosis.
• Applies the basic laws of electricity (volt, ampere, watt, AC/DC) undersupervision, demonstrating accuracy in diagnosis.
• Produce basic facilities based on MSF standard kits (lighting kit, small generator, charger/inverter) with minimkal supervision, meeting the required specifications.
• Safety
• Explain with the support of the line manager the safety principles of MSF, ensuring Clarity and understanding among team members
• Applies under suppervision an clear diection safety plan at the project level and inform MSF personnel on the basic technical tools related to safety (use of automobiles, phones, fire extinguisers etc.)
• Daily checking, starting and switching off generator, maintain fuel & maintenance log book of generator;
• To maintain and replace any components of the water and electric system when necessary;
• To follow up, plan and execute all works around the generator, UPS and On-Line UPS system units;
• Ensures that the generator is regularly refuelled and that routine oil changes are completed to schedule;
• Regular scheduled cleaning of equipment including generator, ceiling fans, wall fans, A/C unit, paper shredder, printers, copiers, UPS, IPS, computers and other pieces of equipment that may need it.
• Preparations and supporting in logistics for and setting up meetings and training sessions.
• Perform any logistics support additional duties as when asked by his/her supervisor.
• Participate in any rapid logistic reaction in case of emergency.
• Fill Gap for Watsan Agent during his / her absence:
• Vector control: Prevention and removal of vectors including IRS apply.
• Regular cleaning and disinfecting of water tanks, water filter and water dispensers.
• Filling of water tanks, correct chlorination of water and making sure there is safe drinking water available at all times;
• Waste management: Collecting, handling, packing and disposing of waste in a safe manner and according to regulations.
• Operating Medical Waste Management Zone located at 31 Bed Hospital, kamrangirchar, Dhaka.

Contract and Benefit

• This position is based on 3 months contract according to level-Two (Level-2) of the internal MSF salary grid (BDT 30895 Gross/Month). Salary is not negotiable. Income tax deduction from salary based on current income tax rule. 2 annual leave days per month worked. Medical insurance for employee and direct dependents based on Health Care Policy- Locally Recruited Staff.

Others

• There is no provisions for relocation. 2 Festival Bonuses after completion of one year of uninterrupted continuous service.