Farm Workshop Mechanic job at Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust
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Vacancy title:
Farm Workshop Mechanic

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources , Category: Science & Engineering ]

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Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, February 05 2024 

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka, South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 25 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
• Must be in possession of a Diploma/Degree in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering or related from a reputable institution with a minimum of 5 years industry-related experience.
Previous experience as a Workshop Mechanic will be an advantage.
Experience in Tractors, Diesel Machines and Farm implements
Ability to Work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities
• The key responsibilities for this job shall be (and not limited to) the following;
• Planning in liaison with the Farm Manager, and execution of workshop tasks with extremely high levels of prioritizing and efficiency
Ensuring farm machinery and equipment are timely serviced and in good working condition.
Diagnosing mechanical problems/issues on each and every machinery and equipment
Repairing of farm machinery and equipment when they break down
Overhauling of farm machinery and vehicles
Calibrating or/and setting up farm machinery and equipment for fieldwork
Knowledge about irrigation mechanics (booster pump installations, borehole pumps, centre pivots) is an added advantage.
Maintaining accurate records of repairs and maintenance works on every machinery and equipment
Willing to work long and awkward hours as situations may demand on a busy commercial farm
Ensure machinery and equipment, the workshop & its surroundings are kept in a tidy condition
Supervision of workshop staff

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Candidates who meet the above criteria should send applications addressed to the Executive Director, Golden Valley Agricultural Research Trust P.O. Box 50834, Ridgeway, Lusaka, or email to gart@zamnet.zm  , together with latest Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional qualifications before 5th February, 2024.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Info
Job Category: Environment, Forestry and Agriculture jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, February 05 2024
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 25-01-2024
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 25-01-2024
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 25-01-2066
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