Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Main purpose of job:
To provide technical support on property issues, health and safety issues, and provision of routine maintenance to BHC and its large residential estate. He/she should be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines and staff expectations. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate good self-management and organisational skills.
Roles and responsibilities:
Undertake plumbing, test & inspection and complete testing and inspection sheets
Reporting any problems encountered on site to the supervisor
To assist the onsite TWG team in the completion of tasks in a timely fashion and to a high standard
Carry out plumbing maintenance and repairs to the large residential estate of the British High Commission
Conduct full water Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in both residential and non-residential properties
Undertake the Installation and repair of domestic plumbing and borehole pumps, booster pumps pressure tanks and geysers.
In addition he/she will be on an out of hours on call rota.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Certificate in plumbing from a recognised government institution (Preferably Government trade test III, II & I).
5 years of experience in plumbing & water systems work
Working knowledge of water filtration systems ie, reverse osmosis, UV
Legionella, control methods and legislation.
System checks for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
Pressurised systems
PPR welding and copper brazing experience.
The applicant should be computer literate as reporting methods are via digital media.
Must be able to interpret blue prints and sketches, produce materials lists for job requests and projects
Fuel lines and pumps
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of gas fittings and gas safety
Be familiar with the required Health & Safety standards governing the plumbing role
Hold a current full driving licence and be a safe competent driver (accident free for three years)
Experience in bore hole pumps
Solar water heating
Must have knowledge of hand and power tools
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
Application deadline Application deadline – day Application deadline – month Application deadline – year
Starting monthly salary ()
Start Date Start Date – day Start Date – month Start Date – year
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Working patterns:
7:30 AM -17:30 PM – Monday to Thursday
7:30 AM -16:00PM – Friday
On call emergency on a rota.
Additional information
Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Nairobi are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Kenya.
It is essential that the applicants already have the right to live and work in Kenya without the need to apply for a work permit
Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
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