Job Description

Plumbing Technicians Jobs vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya 2019 

Career Employment Plumbing Technicians Nairobi kenya Feb 2019 

Position: Plumbing Technician

Location: Nairobi – Kenya

Industry: Hospitality

Our client, a market leader in Hospitality Industry is urgently seeking to hire dynamic and result oriented and experienced Plumbing Technician to efficiently undertake a variety of plumbing tasks ranging from fixing leakages to installing pipes and HVAC systems.

The job holder must have a thorough knowledge of hydraulic systems. He/she should be a patient individual with a practical mind and manual dexterity, able to work efficiently with great attention to detail.

The goal is to install and maintain well-functioning systems that transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids and other matters by performing the following duties;

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble pipe sections, tubing and fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, caulking, or soldering, brazing and welding equipment.


• Fill pipes or plumbing fixtures with water or air and observe pressure gauges to detect and locate leaks.


• Review blueprints and building codes and specifications to determine work details and procedures.


• Prepare written work cost estimates and negotiate contracts.


• Study building plans and inspect structures to assess material and equipment needs, to establish the sequence of pipe installations, and to plan installation around obstructions such as electrical wiring.


• Keep records of assignments and produce detailed work reports.


• Perform complex calculations and planning for special or very large jobs.


• Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures, using measuring instruments such as rulers and levels.


• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipe to required angle, using hand and power tools or machines such as pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipe-bending machines.


• Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters, and fixtures such as sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools.


• Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings, using hand and power tools.


• Ad-hoc assistance to other maintenance teams

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Diploma/Craft Certificate in Maintenance or any Related field from a recognized institution


• Proven experience as a Plumber


• Solid understanding of water distribution and disposal systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings


• Working knowledge of heating and ventilation systems as well as appliances


• Ability to handle plumbing tools and equipment (pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, plungers etc.)


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Friendly with a great deal of patience


• Good physical condition and strength with the ability to work in awkward spaces


• Valid license to practice profession

How to Apply

To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to recruitment@linkarkconsultants.com before close of business.

Clearly indicate the position applied for and expected salary on the subject line.

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