Plumber (Facilities and Operations) at Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa

Plumber, Facilities & Operations, University Centre  – (2200005S)

Job Purpose:

Carry out activities relating to plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), gas, sewer and drainage pipework and equipment maintenance/ management involving operation monitoring, maintenance, technical inspection, acceptance testing/handover and third party service supervision, assist the supervisor on spares requirement, pre-purchase technical appraisal and annual equipment replacement plan. These are largely classified into assembly, installations and repairs of pipeworks, fittings and fixtures/accessories.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer, gas and drainage throughout Aga Khan University as assigned including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance;
• Document all plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer, gas and drainage activities and test results according to department policy;
• Promptly respond to plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer, gas and drainage equipment Breakdown Maintenance (BDM) request from user Departments as per policy;
• Timely complete and document plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer, gas and drainage equipment & systems Preventive Maintenance (PPM) as per policy;
• Liaison with user Departments for plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer, gas and drainage equipment and systems maintenance activities and report to Team Leader on issues arising.
• Participate in requests for special projects, such as new equipment acquisition/upgrade purchase planning, development of bid specifications, etc;
• Develop or review with team leader/supervisor Preventative Maintenance schedules and guidelines;
• Develop plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer, gas and drainage equipment safety and device-specific in-service education to other technicians and  equipment users as necessary;
• Perform incident investigation and plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer, gas and drainage equipment performance analysis as required;
• Develop or review with team leader emergency and safety plans related to use and operation of plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer and drainage equipment

 Qualifications and Skill required:

• NITA (National Institute Training Authority) Grade 1
• Minimum O-level grade D or equivalent
• Computer literate
• At least two years experience in a similar position
• Sound technical knowledge on plumbing (cold and hot water/solar), sewer, gas and drainage equipment & systems functioning and maintenance
• Accurate interpretation of technical drawings & specifications
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, high integrity and reliable;
• Very good organisational skills.
• Ability to overcome performance barriers.
• Ability to work long hours with minimal supervision, has initiative and is proactive
• Good grooming and self-presentation