Job Purpose
- The Senior Technician, Plumber is responsible for supervising and maintaining plumbing and drainage maintenance works 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 and prepare reports for management’s review.
- Ensure assembling, installing, maintenance and pressure tests for all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems are done according to specifications and plumbing codes.
- Inspect and determine sources of plumbing malfunctions and ensure complete repairs are carried out as indicated or according to work orders.
- Ensure installation and repair of pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, including sinks, commodes, water heaters, water softeners, among others is done as per the expected standards.
- Ensure repair of kitchen equipment that incorporates gas or water consumption as carried out 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 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.
- Respond to emergency calls as needed for provision of plumbing services.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in the day-to-day operations to ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Ensure operating tools and equipment are used in accordance to 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 to meet the objectives of the Facility Services Division.
- Any other duty that may be allocated by Management
Qualifications
- Higher National Diploma or equivalent in building services with emphasis in plumbing, including drainage, water supply, firefighting systems
- Artisan National Trade Test Certificate Grade III/apprentice Certificate awarded by the National Industrial Training Authority or its equivalent/or higher and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
Work Experience
- Five (5) 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 in line with the outline guidelines.
- Previous experience in supervision of plumbing / related works/ projects.
- 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.
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