Technician Plumber (Technician 2) - General Services at Central Bank of Kenya

Job Purpose

• The technician, Plumber is responsible for carrying out plumbing and drainage maintenance work in the Bank. He/She will be responsible for maintaining and providing for the safe condition and operation of plumbing systems and installations in Bank facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repair of all plumbing installations in the Bank facilities.
• Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and complete repairs as indicated or according to work orders.
• Install and repair pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, among others.
• Repair kitchen equipment that incorporates gas or water consumption as per the required standards and work orders.
• Select material and hardware and make time and materials estimates.
• Maintain accurate records on materials and labor and prepare relevant reports on a weekly basis.
• Maintain an inventory of Bank-owned tools, equipment and materials in the assigned area of work.
• Inspect jobs upon completion and ensure areas are clean and safe.
• Work with building principals and supervisors to complete ongoing plumbing related works in projects.
• Identify areas on buildings, grounds and equipment following established inspection procedures that require repairs and take appropriate action.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in the day-to-day operations to ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that require escalation to supervisor immediately.
• Collaborate with other units in the Division to perform duties associated with light project assignments.
• Any other duty that may be allocated by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in building services with emphasis in plumbing, including drainage, water supply, firefighting systems.
• Artisan National Trade Test Certificate /apprentice Certificate awarded by the National Industrial Training Authority or its equivalent/or higher and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.

Work Experience

• Three (3) years’ experience of plumbing works within a large and busy organization.

Competencies
Technical Competencies

• Experienced and hands-on in all practical plumbing and related building functions.
• Knowledge of plumbing repairs, maintenance, and installation techniques.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan plumbing code.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material by a Services Engineer.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve plumbing related problems, use hand and power tools inline with the outline guidelines.
• Ability to write technical specifications and estimate costs.
• Computer skills – including use of MS Office suite, ArchiCAD/AutoCAD

Behavioral/ General Competencies

• Interpersonal skills- create rapport with others and develops effective communication and team spirit with colleagues.
• Personal Motivation and Drive - commits self to work hard towards goals. Shows enthusiasm and career commitment.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - ability and willingness to be flexible, to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of changing situations and with various individuals and groups.
• Professionalism –maintains a professional approach based on ethics and organization values.
• Good Communication skills – both written and oral.