Artisan - Plumber

**About Us**:
Responsible for reactive and planned preventative maintenance by ensuring the implementation and supervision of installations, repair and troubleshooting of plumbing equipment including pipes, fixtures, drainage systems and appliances associated with heating, cooling, water distribution and sanitation cross the business unit according to legislation, regulations and standards.

Tsebo Solutions Group are the largest provider of facilities services in Africa. Through our 37,000 staff and 41 offices in 25 countries, Tsebo manages our clients “non
- core” services such as facilities management, cleaning, catering and security. This enables our clients to maintain focus on their own core operations without the distraction and cost of maintaining their business infrastructure. Tsebo clients benefit through reduced risk, cost and complexity, with improved transparency and productivity across our African and Middle East portfolio.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- **Maintain Plumbing Systems & Equipment**
- Check in with the services office for scheduled jobs after the completion of each job and at the end of each work day.
- Responsible for time management of jobs scheduled each day.
- Prepare necessary tools and PPE for the day ahead.
- Respond to requests relating to Plumbing equipment and systems installations, repairs and upgrades in line with scheduled repairs and preventative maintenance plans.
- Conduct investigations to diagnose system or equipment faults, locate the source of the problem, and make use of appropriate tools and materials to repair issue including:

- Interpret blueprint and building specifications to map layout of pipes, drainage systems and other plumbing materials
- Installs supports for pipes, equipment and fixtures prior to installations
- Assembles, installs maintains and conducts pressure tests on pipes, fittings and valves for heating, water, drainage, sprinkler and gas systems
- Installs heating and air-conditioning systems including water heaters
- Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems
- Measure, cut thread and bend pipes to required angles using hand and power tools and machines such as pipe cutters, pipe threading machines and pipe-bending machines
- Inspect plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts viz washers, broken pipes and or clogged drains
- Install pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, appliances viz dishwashers, water heaters and fixtures such sinks and toilets, using hand and power tools
- Install underground storm, sanitary and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing to these systems
- Use specialized techniques, equipment or materials such as welding of pipes or working with special piping.
- Audit supplies, machinery and systems and address any risk areas and check compatibility and safety of the components
- Keep management up to date and feedback on status and challenges with regards repairs and installations.
- **Plumbing Compliance**
- Inspect and test different Plumbing systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Store and secure parts and tools needed in line with regulations and SOPs
- Maintain Personal Protective Equipment in line with specifications and regulations
- Keep up to date with latest trade knowledge and skills in line with updated equipment and systems; as well as regulations around Plumbing requirements
- Keep up to date with policies and procedures for installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing equipment or machinery; as well as revised testing or installation procedures, and align practices.
- Keep up to date with the handling of various tools including saws, screwdrivers, pliers and knives, as well as the use of power tools, test meters, pipe threaders and conduit benders.
- **Shift Supervision**_(If relevant)_**
- Completes and signs off on inspections registers for Plumbing equipment, systems, etc.
- Interact and be available to understand and assist clients with requests, special requirements, recommendations, concerns, resolution of complaints, etc.
- Supervise contractors / junior staff appearance and handling of equipment
- Report and resolve any issues experienced
- Supervise the control of stock and operating equipment as per SOP
- Completes supporting job / work card admin / paperwork
- Provides support to contractors or staff on escalated technical plumbing queries
- Follows up on fault logging until resolution
- **Plumbing Compliance Standards & Governance**
- Ensure all work conducted is aligned to legislative compliance around health, hygiene, safety and the environment
- **Stakeholder Management**
- Engage with internal customers to understand challenges; issues and repair related requirements
- Provide relevant stakeholders with updates of plumbing shutdowns when required
- Engage with contractors, suppliers and junior staff to ensure deliverables are met timeously
- Engage with management with regards security; health and safety and critical technical breaches or