Electrician – Facilities Maintenance

About the role

CBRE Excellerate, a commercial real estate services and investment group operating across Africa and the Middle East, is hiring an Electrician in Nairobi. The Electrician provides general electrical maintenance at the client's premises, keeps electrical systems safe, efficient and compliant with standards, and coordinates contractors delivering electrical and mechanical services on site. The role also involves proactive inspections and monitoring compliance with the contract agreement and service level agreements, with 24-hour standby availability for emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out general electrical maintenance and repairs at client premises, keeping systems safe, functional and compliant with standards.
• Manage and coordinate technical contractors delivering electrical and mechanical services on site.
• Conduct proactive inspections to identify faults, risks or maintenance needs before they affect operations.
• Monitor compliance with the contract agreement and SLAs between EFM and the client.
• Complete administrative tasks such as digital job cards, reports and documentation using mobile apps.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and standby duties, and ensure health, safety and environmental regulations are followed.
• Give regular updates to the Operations Manager, Administrator and client, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an electrical maintenance environment.
• Electrical Trade Test qualification, Wireman's License and N3 Electrical qualification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proven ability to diagnose, repair and maintain electrical systems, and to manage and coordinate technical contractors.
• Knowledge of client and facilities management policies, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, SHEQ principles and statutory requirements.
• Ability to inspect, identify risks and ensure compliance, with good time management, basic report writing, computer literacy and strong communication skills.