Plumber at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital

Ref: DCSAP/KUTRRH/14

Department: Administration

Section/Unit: Mechanical Engineering

Reports to: Hospital Mechanical Engineer

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, the Building Technician-Plumber job exists to provide all plumbing construction, repair, modification and maintenance works at the KUTRRH.

Responsibilities

• Review building plans and specifications to determine the construction layout and related materials for plumbing works in the hospital.
• Ensure all installation, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes and environmental protection requirements in the hospital.
• Implement all plumbing construction, modification, repair and maintenance assignments by the Mechanical Engineer on buildings and structure in the hospital.
• Change, repair and modify hospital buildings’ water, sanitation, heating and cooling storage and piping systems, fittings and appliances to suit end user interests in the hospital.
• Identify and requisition the required tools, equipment and materials needed for use in pluming works in the hospital.
• Locate, identify and mark all points, positions for repairs, reinforcement, connections, modifications and fixtures in the fluid’s storage and transmissions in the hospital.
• Perform scheduled general repairs and maintenance service on fluids storage and transmission systems and fixtures in the hospital.
• Ensure that all installation, maintenance and user requirements as specified by the manufacturer of systems and fixtures are met in the hospital.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Building/Construction Technology in Plumbing or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Government Trade Test certifications
• At least three years working experience as a Building Technician-Plumber in reputable organization
• Ability to operate plumbing machines and tools
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Knowledge of relevant professional standards

Soft skills required for the job:

• Communication skills
• Observation skills
• Analytical skills
• Aesthetic sense
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work on odd hours and odd days