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Job Description
Department: Campus Services
Reports to: Manager - Campus Services
Scope and Purpose:
The Campus Services department at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) is seeking the position of Senior Facility Technician. The successful candidate will maintain and repair building systems, supervise junior technicians, and potentially coordinate larger facility projects. They are responsible for ensuring a safe, functional, and efficient environment within a facility
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor electrical systems including generators and switchgear.
- Oversee subcontractor performance during routine and emergency works.
- Ensure critical systems uptime and support PPM planning.
- Maintain basic records of electrical faults and resolutions.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MDBs, DBs, and electrical panels.
- Support troubleshooting and repair of lighting, sockets, and emergency circuits.
- Monitor and maintain fire alarm systems (detectors, panels, MCPs, sounders).
- Supervise low-voltage (LV) systems: UPS, structured cabling, data panels.
- Assist with electrical setups for university events and temporary needs.
- Coordinate material requests for maintenance activities.
Qualifications
Education:
- Certification or training in facility maintenance is a plus.
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Facility Technician or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of building systems, equipment, and maintenance procedures.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Skills/Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of electrical systems and components.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment and systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
- Strong understanding of building codes and safety regulations related to electrical systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with other technicians and departments.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Certification or training in electrical systems or a related field is preferred.
- Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting (LV and power).
- Generator and UPS systems.
- Fire alarm system diagnostics.
- Electrical panel servicing and load management.
- Experience with all types of motor starter connections and configurations (DOL, Star-Delta, VFD, Soft Starters) configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Compliance with IEC, NFPA, and MEW codes.
- Documentation and preventive maintenance planning.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
Careers at American University of Kuwait
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English.
Established by Amiri Decree 139 in 2003, AUK received its Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) – Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait, as of February 1, 2006.
AUK offers students a quality education based on an American college model. The faculty, administration, and staff work hard to create a caring environment where every aspect of the student’s development gets attention and support. The course of study is designed to prepare students for the contemporary world where critical thinking, communication skills, and life-long learning have become imperative. The Liberal Arts education system aims not only to guide the students to fulfill their educational goals, but to also instill effective critical thinking skills that they can apply in their future careers in the fields of their choice.
The AUK faculty is comprised of a highly qualified group of international academics experienced in the American style of higher education. There are over 123 faculty members at AUK, 92 percent of whom have earned PhDs or terminal degrees. With most class sizes ranging from 17 to 24 students, developing bonds between students and professors is easy.
During their academic career at AUK, our students will be trained to improve their academic skills, time management skills, and learn stress reduction techniques. Our students will also find opportunities to gain professional experiences through our student employment program and internships, develop their creative talents and maintain their personal health and fitness through our extracurricular activities, and learn to become involved members of the community.