Pump Operator/Plumber - Kakamega at SANA International Holding limited

He/She will be responsible and report to the Utility Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Under minimum supervision, operates, maintains, and performs preventative maintenance on water supply pumps; performs scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures, ensuring all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly installed and include the following:

• Switch on and switch off the pump to supply water to the system.
• Ensure that the pump, pump house, and water systems are functional.
• Report to the manager on requirements for operation and maintenance (O&M).
• Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, regulate, and set operations of the system.
• Record daily master meter readings (in the morning and evening).
• Record power consumption on a daily basis.
• Inspect meters for authorized connections, defects, and damages such as broken seals.
• Report any problems, such as meter irregularities, damaged equipment, or impediments to meter access, including gated houses.
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance are properly sized, aligned, supported, and graded.
• Prepare orders for supplies and ensure minimum stocks of materials to fix minor leakages and bursts.
• Ensure meter reading is done by the 25th of every month and forwarded to the revenue clerk/WSO by the 27th of every month.
• Ensure leakages and bursts are attended to without delay.
• Ensure disconnections are done within a day of receiving a report from management.
• Inspect meters and connections within a day after receiving a report from the utility management.
• Line Patrolling
• Undertake any other duty as may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Certificate in Plumbing and Pump Operations.
• Diploma in Water Technology will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar job.
• A riding license will be an added advantage.