Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This job posting is for a Plumber A1 position at the Central University Hospital of Kigali (CHUK). The role is under contract and is at Level 7.II.

Responsibilities or duties

The responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing hospital water-supply and plumbing systems. This involves maintaining hot and cold water distribution, repairing various plumbing fixtures and systems, and ensuring the proper functioning of drainage, sewage, and wastewater systems. The role also requires inspecting systems, responding to emergencies, and assisting with new installations and renovations. A key aspect is working safely around medical areas and adhering to infection-prevention procedures.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

The job requires ensuring plumbing work complies with health, safety, environmental, and building requirements. Maintaining records of repairs and materials used is also a responsibility.

Experience needed

Preventive and corrective maintenance according to the hospital maintenance schedule is expected.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The role involves monitoring water consumption and reporting system problems. Maintaining tools and equipment, and keeping work areas clean and safe are also part of the duties.

• Install, maintain, and repair hospital water-supply and plumbing systems.
• Maintain hot and cold water distribution systems throughout the hospital.
• Repair leaking, blocked, damaged, or faulty pipes, valves, taps, toilets, sinks, showers, and drainage systems.
• Install and maintain sanitary fixtures and plumbing equipment.
• Maintain drainage, sewage, wastewater, and storm-water systems.
• Inspect plumbing systems regularly and identify potential leaks, blockages, or failures.
• Respond quickly to plumbing emergencies, particularly in critical areas such as operating theatres, wards, laboratories, kitchens, and sterilization areas.
• Install and maintain water pumps, tanks, pressure systems, and related plumbing components.
• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance according to the hospital maintenance schedule.
• Assist with installation and maintenance of plumbing systems for new hospital buildings and renovations.
• Work safely around medical and clinical areas while minimizing disruption to patient-care services.
• Follow hospital infection-prevention and control procedures during maintenance activities.
• Ensure plumbing work complies with applicable health, safety, environmental, and building requirements.
• Maintain records of repairs, maintenance activities, materials, and spare parts used.
• Monitor water consumption and report leaks, abnormal pressure, or other system problems.
• Maintain plumbing tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Keep work areas clean and safe after completing maintenance activities.