Agriculture Technician at The Kiambu National Polytechnic

Advert No. KINAP/HR/07/2024 – AGRICULTURE TECHNICIAN – (1 POST)
Purpose of the Job

This person responsible for guiding students and assisting trainers during practicals.

Requirements-Job Specification

• Diploma in General Agriculture or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• At least two years’ experience in the same field.
• Soft Skills: Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Problem solving skills, Time Management Skills,

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist students and trainers during Agriculture practical in the farm.
• Keep and maintain all the records of Agriculture equipment and tools.
• Prepare a schedule for all activities to be carried out on the farm.
• Ensure land preparation, planting and harvesting of Agriculture products is done as scheduled.
• Report any required installation, routine checks, repairs & maintenance in the farm
• Liaise with the HOD Applied Science in making requisitions for the farm.
• Supervise casual’s workers at the farm.
• Feed the animals in the farm; maintain the records of the animals and their products.
• Keep and maintain all the records for the sales from the farm.