MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY STAFF VACANCY Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: CENTRAL SERVICES, AMENITIES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT Post D: Carpenter (1 Post: Gweru Campus)
Duties and Responsibilities
The Carpenter is responsible for the following duties: -Reading and interpreting blueprints -Carrying out all the carpentry repairs and maintenance on all buildings of the University -Carrying out all carpentry repairs and maintenance of furniture e.g. chairs, desks, shelves, cupboards, cabinets etc for the University -Carrying out all new carpentry works on buildings, furniture and facilities whenever this is not outsourced -Assessing and producing carpentry maintenance requirements for all University buildings and furniture on a regular basis -Conducting repair work and installation of doors, windows, cabinets, balustrades, and other fixtures as required -Assessing the quality of woodwork and materials -Operating tools, machines, and other equipment -Ensuring compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations -Delivering as per key performance indicators.
Qualifications and Experience
-Class One Journeyman certificate in Carpentry and Joinery -A minimum of 2 years’ professional work experience as a carpenter
Skills and Competences: -Excellent organizational and time management skills. -Exceptional customer service skills. -Effective verbal and written communication skills
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected].
Closing date for applications is 10 November 2025. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.
