The United States Embassy – The Facilities
Maintenance (FM) has an opening for the position of Plumbing
Technician.
- The
Plumbing Technician will perform installation, maintenance and plumbing
repairs for 91 US Government owned and 188 plus leased property in
accordance with established industry standards in support of the
residential maintenance program.
- Incumbent
is also responsible for performing maintenance on all plumbing and
drainage systems to the New Office Building (NOB), USAID Annex, MSGQ,
Warehouse and other associated structures in accordance with established
industry standards in support of the facilities management program.
- Incumbent
is responsible for performing maintenance on water treatment system, water
distribution system, chilled water conditioning program, waste water
system, and automated sprinkler system and storm/drain water system
including related primary and secondary systems.
Duties include
- Installations,
alterations, repairs and general maintenance using journeyman level
plumbing skills and knowledge.
- Conducting
preventative maintenance requirements in accordance to established maintenance
procedures and recommendations. Provide troubleshooting and diagnostic
service using relevant test equipment.
- Generate
inspection report reflecting condition of systems and associated
components.
Requirements:
- Completion
of secondary school is required. Completion of a vocational training class
leading to a journeyman level certificate Grade 1 in the plumbing field is
also required.
- Three
years of working in a building maintenance environment as a Plumbing
technician is required.
- Level
III English and Level II Kiswahili ability is required.
- Must
have fundamentals of plumbing theory relating to the installation and
testing of water supply and distribution systems.
- Must
have ability to comprehend relevant safety requirement in the application
of chemicals and the disposals procedures in accordance with international
safety standards.
- Must
have a valid driver’s license and 3years of experience driving light
trucks.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit
on line application to the following link:http://americanembassy.myjobsinkenya.com
before May 9, 2012.
