Plumber at Nyandarua Water & Sanitation Company

JOB REFERENCE: NYANDAWAS/CMT/006/2025

Job Purpose

• To install, repair, and maintain water distribution systems, including pipelines, valves, meters, and fittings, ensuring continuous and safe water supply to customers in rural communities.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties /Tasks: -

• Install new water service connections for domestic and institutional customers.
• Repair broken, leaking, or blocked water pipelines.
• Maintain and replace valves, taps, meters, and fittings as required. 
• Assist in the construction of pipeline extensions and new water distribution lines.
• Perform routine inspection of pipelines and water installations to detect faults early.
• Respond promptly to reported breakdowns, leakages, or bursts within the distribution network.
• Record and report fieldwork completed, materials used, and any unresolved issues.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of plumbing tools, equipment, and safety gear.
• Work closely with meter readers and customer care teams during investigations and maintenance visits.
• Provide basic customer education on proper use of water connections and fittings.
• Support efforts to reduce non-revenue water (NRW) through prompt leak detection and repair.
• Follow health and safety procedures while working in the field.
• Participate in emergency response operations such as fixing burst mains or supporting water trucking.
• Assist in the preparation of bills of quantities for plumbing works and material requisitions.
• Maintain good relations with the community and represent the utility professionally on-site.

Job Requirements

• Certificate in Plumbing or Water Engineering.
• Government Trade Test Certificate Grade I in Plumbing, Water Supply Technology, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• A valid motorbike riding license (if required for fieldwork in dispersed rural areas) is an added advantage.
• Practical skills in water plumbing installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and pipeline layouts.
• Problem-solving ability in the field with limited supervision.
• Good physical condition and stamina for outdoor, manual work.
• Basic record-keeping and report writing.
• Familiarity with safety standards and the use of protective equipment.
• Team player with a proactive and reliable work ethic.
• Ability to work under pressure, especially during emergencies.
• Basic understanding of rural water systems and community dynamics.
• Have good interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Excellent organization skills.
• Shortlisted Candidates must satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya on Leadership and integrity through provision of; -
  • Current certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation Department.
  • Current Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority.
  • A clean and current report from an approved credit reference Bureau (CRB).
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).