Company: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Location: Oyo
Job Type: Contract
Apply Before: 2026-07-27
Job Description
Description
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Duties
Operate the central air-conditioner chiller on a rotational night/day shift.
Carry out maintenance, daily checks, and urgent repairs of the large condenser and chiller pumps.
Servicing and repair of cooling towers.
Monitoring system parameters such as: Temperature, Pressure, Flow rates and Energy consumption.
Assist in the installation of air conditioners as needed and maintenance of cold refrigerators, water coolers, etc.
Keep a record of data on the daily operation of central air conditioning chillers.
Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
A minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Mechanical Engineering, a Trade Test Certificate, or its equivalent, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience performing similar functions in a structured organization, is required.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
Understanding of chillers types (air-cooled, water-cooled).
Familiarity with compressors, evaporators, condensers, cooling towers, and pumps.
Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
Ability to start up, operate, and shut down chiller systems safely.
Knowledge of VRV and inverter systems will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
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