Plumbing Technician at Gasabo District (GASABO ): (Deadline 8 July 2025)

Responsibilities of a Plumbing Technician at Level Two Teaching Hospital 🔹 1. Installation and Maintenance of Plumbing Systems Install and repair water supply lines, drainage systems, and sanitation fixtures (e.g., toilets, sinks, showers). Ensure proper functioning of hospital-wide plumbing infrastructure, including inpatient wards, theaters, laboratories, and staff housing. 🔹 2. Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Conduct routine inspections to identify leaks, blockages, corrosion, or pipe damage. Perform preventive maintenance on water systems, heaters, sterilizers, and other plumbing-related equipment. Quickly respond to emergency repairs to avoid service disruptions in critical areas like surgical theaters or maternity wards. 🔹 3. Water Supply and Waste Management Systems Ensure continuous and safe water supply to all hospital departments and water storage tanks. Maintain proper functioning of sewage, greywater, and stormwater drainage systems. Support the chlorination and treatment of water where applicable. 🔹 4. Compliance with Health and Safety Standards Ensure all plumbing work complies with infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and hospital hygiene protocols. Adhere to national construction and sanitation codes. 🔹 5. Support to Infrastructure Projects Participate in the planning and implementation of plumbing work for new hospital buildings, renovations, or facility upgrades. Work with engineers and contractors during hospital construction and refurbishment. 🔹 6. Documentation and Reporting Maintain records of maintenance schedules, repairs, and materials used. Report any major plumbing issues or risks to the Hospital Maintenance Officer or Facility Manager. Track usage and request plumbing materials and tools as needed. 🔹 7. Collaboration and Communication Coordinate with other maintenance staff (electricians, carpenters, biomedical technicians) to support smooth hospital operations. Communicate with clinical staff to schedule plumbing work that minimizes disruption to patient care. 🔹 8. Emergency Preparedness Be on-call or available for after-hours plumbing emergencies, especially in critical areas such as operating theaters and intensive care units. Support the hospital’s emergency response plan in case of floods, water contamination, or infrastructure failure. 🔹 9. Energy and Water Efficiency Recommend and install water-saving devices and improve systems to reduce water wastage. Help the hospital implement environmentally sustainable plumbing practices.