Paid Maintenance Intern - 6 Months

About the role

Synnefa Green, a Nairobi-based agri-tech company that provides smart solar dryers, smart greenhouses, IoT sensors and a FarmCloud platform to farmers, is hiring a Paid Maintenance Intern for a 6-month contract. The intern joins the Technology Development and Innovation team and works with Field Engineers, splitting time between the office and the field.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with field installations, routine maintenance, inspections and commissioning under supervision
• Support site surveys and complete pre-site forms, checklists and installation readiness records
• Maintain maintenance logs, fault registers, SLA trackers, installation records and service reports
• Collect and organise field readings and operational data, using Excel to update trackers and prepare basic summaries
• Support troubleshooting by gathering fault information, carrying out approved basic checks and escalating issues promptly

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline
• Entry level (0-1 year); hands-on project experience is an advantage
• Valid driving licence
• Willingness to travel to field sites and work outdoors
• Practical, organised, safety-first, reliable with minimal supervision
• Interest in solar or renewable energy, agri-tech, IoT or electrical installations is an advantage

Required skills

• Competence in Microsoft Excel and Word, with accurate data entry and technical documentation

What we offer

• A monthly stipend of KES 20,000 gross
• Hands-on field and maintenance experience with honest feedback and clear goals
• Certificate of internship and a reference on successful completion