Plumbing Technician

Enza Zaden Africa Ltd is a horticultural company that produces high quality hybrid seeds. The seeds produced are all exported to the mother company based in the Netherlands. After thorough quality checks the seeds are re-exported all over the world under the Enza Zaden logo.

Know more about us at http://www.enzazaden.com 

Enza Zaden Africa Ltd has a job opportunity for:

Position: Plumbing Technician 

Reports to: Technical Manager 

Position Type:Staff Position

Job Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Objective of the Role: To participate in problem identification, repair, and maintenance within the plumbing technical area, including assisting in troubleshooting, rectifying faults, and supporting senior staff. This involves performing preventive maintenance, ensuring proper inventory management of tools and spare parts, adhering to safety protocols, and fulfilling other assigned tasks as required by management.

Main activities:

1. Engage in activities aimed at identifying problems within a specific technical domain.
2. Aid in repairing and maintaining items within the designated technical area.
3. Conduct routine preventive maintenance on tools and equipment.
4. Identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
5. Assist in addressing identified technical faults and promptly report them.
6. Support senior staff members in relevant operational fields.
7. Aid in identifying appropriate spare parts, tools, and equipment required for assigned tasks.
8. Ensure proper maintenance of the working environment and tools used in maintenance tasks.
9. Undertake any additional tasks delegated by the management team.

Specific Tasks:

1. Engage in activities to identify problems within a specific technical domain and ensure thorough follow-up on the identified issues.
2. Aid in the repair and maintenance of equipment within the designated technical area by assembling, installing, and maintaining pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and gas systems in adherence to specifications and plumbing codes.
3. Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment by completing and reviewing maintenance checklist forms according to the prescribed schedule.
4. Diagnose and resolve technical issues by installing and repairing pipes, fittings, valves, fixtures, and plumbing system equipment, such as sinks, toilets, and water heaters.
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5. Assist in rectifying identified technical faults and promptly report them as necessary.
6. Support senior staff members in operational tasks as needed, including responding to emergency calls.
7. Assist in identifying appropriate spare parts, tools, and equipment required for tasks and maintain an inventory of owned materials.
8. Ensure the cleanliness and proper maintenance of the work environment and tools used for maintenance tasks by inspecting completed jobs and ensuring areas are left clean.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Relevant Technical Diploma / Certificate from an accredited College/University.
• Relevant  experience of not less than 4 years.
• Experience in a farm or the agricultaral sector is an added advantage
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have proficient skills in both English and Swahili languages.

Our offer:

We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and an innovative environment. Teamwork, entrepreneurship, drive, a passion to learn and to share knowledge, respect for sustainable development and integrity are our most precious values. Our international work environment offers a range of possibilities to motivated, qualified people with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to: vacancies@enzazaden.co.tz  by the 02nd of April 2024 .Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Please include “Plumbing Technician Application” in the subject line.

Note: This opportunity is exclusively available for Tanzanian Nationals. 

This position needs to be filled urgently. We are actively seeking candidates who can start immediately.

Only individuals possessing the necessary qualifications and skills should submit their applications. While we appreciate all applicants, only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Enza Zaden  is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

*Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.