Plumbing Technician , United States Embassy

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.