Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

1. POSITION: OPERATION & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (Scale 1) NO.3

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Checking and reading water levels every day;


• Identify and report anomalies in the distribution system;


• Prompt repair/replacement of leaking pipes and exposed pipes;


• Ensure all connection are billed;


• Liaison with Meter readers to ensure that all new connections are located and billed in a timely manner;


• Maximize revenue collection form all connections


• Ensure disconnection of defaulters and timely reconnection after payment;


• Servicing of all stuck meters


• Ensure that all illegal connections are reported for action;


• Ensure timely response to customer complaints and report feedback;


• Maintain valves and hydrants;


• Carry out minor extension in approved areas


• Install meters in easily accessible places to facilitate meter readings, disconnections and safety of meter


• Maintain repair/maintenance record


• Notify the supervisor the completion of work for certification.


• Plumbing, repairs, and maintenance of general water supply systems and pipe fittings.


• Maintain/service all installations falling under the unit including storage tanks, pulsators, flushing cisterns, taps, baths, taps, sinks and hand-wash basin.


• Maintain all drains and sludge extraction and discharging pipes and inspect them on a daily basis.


• Service pipes, valves, evaporators, chlorinators, analyzer and injectors and carry out daily inspections of the same.


• Undertake the clearing of the pipeline route.


• Put up gabions along streams and steep slopes to protect the pipe from being uncovered due to soil erosion.


• Clean the chambers along the pipeline and in the plant


• Ensure maintenance of good customer relation


• Identify required materials and report to the supervisors for procurement


• Identify all illegal water obstructions and report to the supervisor


• Implement safety standards to ensure safety of staff and Company facilitates


• Generate and submit weekly/monthly reports to the supervisor on Maintenance and operations


• Abiding by the standard schedules for weekend and public holiday


• Perform any other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Craft Certificate in Plumbing or its equivalent;


• KCE or KCSE; D+


• Records management skills;


• Customer Care/Handling Skills;


• Communication and interpersonal relations skills;


• Two (2) Years experience.


• Motorcycle driving license an added advantage

Qualified and interested applicants may apply by enclosing a cover letter, a detailed resume, copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials and names and addresses of three ( 3) referees (including telephone and email contacts) to Managing Director,Siaya Bondo Water &Sanitation Company ,P.O.BOX 214-44060 SIAYA OR hr@sibowasco.co.ke

Shortlisting will be done on rolling basis.  All applications should be received not later than 21st  April 2021 only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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