Operation & Maintenance Technician at Siaya Bondo Water and Sanitation Company Limited (SIBOWASCO)

 (Scale 1) NO.3

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checking and reading water levels every day;
• Identify and report anomalies in the distribution system;
• Prompt repair/replacement of leaking pipes and exposed pipes;
• Ensure all connection are billed;
• Liaison with Meter readers to ensure that all new connections are located and billed in a timely manner;
• Maximize revenue collection form all connections
• Ensure disconnection of defaulters and timely reconnection after payment;
• Servicing of all stuck meters
• Ensure that all illegal connections are reported for action;
• Ensure timely response to customer complaints and report feedback;
• Maintain valves and hydrants;
• Carry out minor extension in approved areas
• Install meters in easily accessible places to facilitate meter readings, disconnections and safety of meter
• Maintain repair/maintenance record
• Notify the supervisor the completion of work for certification.
• Plumbing, repairs, and maintenance of general water supply systems and pipe fittings.
• Maintain/service all installations falling under the unit including storage tanks, pulsators, flushing cisterns, taps, baths, taps, sinks and hand-wash basin.
• Maintain all drains and sludge extraction and discharging pipes and inspect them on a daily basis.
• Service pipes, valves, evaporators, chlorinators, analyzer and injectors and carry out daily inspections of the same.
• Undertake the clearing of the pipeline route.
• Put up gabions along streams and steep slopes to protect the pipe from being uncovered due to soil erosion.
• Clean the chambers along the pipeline and in the plant
• Ensure maintenance of good customer relation
• Identify required materials and report to the supervisors for procurement
• Identify all illegal water obstructions and report to the supervisor
• Implement safety standards to ensure safety of staff and Company facilitates
• Generate and submit weekly/monthly reports to the supervisor on Maintenance and operations
• Abiding by the standard schedules for weekend and public holiday
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Craft Certificate in Plumbing or its equivalent;
• KCE or KCSE; D+
• Records management skills;
• Customer Care/Handling Skills;
• Communication and interpersonal relations skills;
• Two (2) Years experience.
• Motorcycle driving license an added advantage