Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Medipal International Hospital in Kampala is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for building and facility maintenance. The role ensures safe, functional and well-maintained hospital premises including electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance, preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. The technician reports within the facilities/maintenance function and works with minimum supervision. Employment is Full Time. Location is Kampala. Application is via email to hr@medipal.ug with deadline 21 August 2026.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance and diagnose faults and undertake minor repairs independently.
• Carry out preventive maintenance activities and ensure workplace health and safety compliance.
• Prioritize urgent maintenance requests, maintain high reliability and accountability, and respond to emergency maintenance needs when required.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for maintenance activities.
• Work with minimum supervision and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Ensure facilities are safe and functional for a large healthcare institution environment.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, Construction or a related technical field from a recognized institution.
• At least 2 years of practical experience in building/facility maintenance; previous maintenance experience in a hospital, hotel, commercial building or other large institution is an added advantage.
• Practical knowledge of electrical, plumbing and general building maintenance and ability to diagnose faults and undertake minor repairs independently.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills and good understanding of preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, prioritize urgent requests and good communication and teamwork skills.
• High level of integrity, reliability and accountability and good record-keeping skills.
• Willingness to respond to emergency maintenance needs when required.