The University has a unique history that has evolved through different educational phases. It was started in April 1929 by a British Colonial farmer cum educationist by the name William Thomas Alfred Levet. The Institution was by then a whites’ only primary school with a large farm, which was sold to Guy Bullen in February 1959. Mr. Bullen sold it to Ministry of Agriculture in 1965. Between 1965 and 1970, the Institution served as a Large-scale Farmers training (LSFTC) college. Vision A University for valued transformation of society Mission To serve the students and society through research, education, scholarship, training, outreach and consultancy Core Values Quality Integrity RespectJOB SPECIFICATIONS: This cadre is responsible for organizing and executing hands-on practicals and field works for both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as offering technical support in research matters for students and staff. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports to: Section Head. These Officers are expected to: - Provide safe use of equipment by operating them according to laid down procedures and manuals to smooth running of the operations; Ensure preparation, conduction, and supervision of practical field work/courses or classes; Maintain records of equipment in line with established best practices to guarantee timely delivery of services; Participate and offer technical support in research matters for students and staff; Collect and prepare teaching materials by making timely request to ensure practical are done within the schedules and calibrate; Ensure scientific servicing and calibration of laboratory equipment and machines to forestall machine failure; Ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained in the laboratories, workshops and fields; Assess, determine, and evaluate requirements of assigned practical works including safe; Ensure safety disposal of scraps for workplace hygiene and safety; and Any other duties as may be assigned, prescribed and/or delegated by the immediate supervisor. PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS: For appointment to this post, a candidate MUST have the following academic and professional requirements: - Bachelor's degree in the relevant specified field from a recognized institution; Relevant Professional Qualifications; Be a registered member of relevant professional body [Where Applicable]; and Experience: Three [3] years’ experiences as a Senior Technologist III or its equivalent or its equivalent