Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Civil and Plumbing Artisan with strong competency in civil maintenance, water reticulation systems, welding, and mechanical support functions. The role supports infrastructure maintenance across multiple operational sites, ensuring buildings, water systems, and equipment operate efficiently through preventive and corrective maintenance. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong technical troubleshooting ability, high safety awareness, and the capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Civil & Structural Works

• Perform civil works including concrete repairs, masonry, paving, foundations, drain channels, earthworks, and reinstatement of damaged structures.
• Undertake repairs on structural elements such as columns, beams, platforms, plinths, bollards, and protective housings.
• Maintain drainage systems, culverts, gutters, soak aways, and general site water management infrastructure.
• Conduct roofing, carpentry, ceiling, partitioning, and door frame/lock repairs.

Plumbing & Water Reticulation Systems

• Install, maintain, and repair water supply networks, valves, pressure regulators, booster pumps, geysers, wastewater systems, and plumbing components.
• Diagnose and repair leakages, blockages, pump failures, abnormal pressure/flow issues, and other plumbing faults.
• Maintain water storage tanks, float valves, drain lines, chlorination systems, and support water quality–related tasks.
• Ensure plumbing work complies with water standards, pressure ratings, and safety protocols.

Welding, Fabrication & Metal Works

• Perform welding (ARC/MIG/TIG), cutting, brazing, and fabrication of supports, frames, guards, brackets, and pipe structures.
• Conduct preventive and corrective repairs on metal structures, rails, ramps, protective cages, and related assets.
• Fabricate or modify components as required.

Mechanical & Material-Handling Equipment Support

• Maintain and troubleshoot manual and semi-hydraulic pallet jacks, including hydraulic repairs, fork alignment, wheel replacement, and lubrication.
• Assist with minor mechanical repairs on gates, hinges, rollers, small pumps, and equipment housings.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Execute preventive maintenance on civil, plumbing, water, and structural systems.
• Attend to emergency repairs and maintenance requests promptly.
• Maintain accurate job cards, checklists, and documentation.

Safety, Compliance & Work Standards

• Follow all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements and SOPs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, functional condition.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance practices.

General Technical Support

• Perform basic electrical tasks within permissible limits.
• Support site preparations for installations and commissioning.
• Perform additional multi-skilled duties as required.

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Craft/Trade Certificate in Plumbing, Civil Construction, Water Operations, Welding & Metal Fabrication, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in civil works, plumbing, water systems, welding, or mechanical support.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plumbing schematics, civil layouts, and fabrication diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, material-handling equipment, and building infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid Driver’s License (manual preferred).
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Reliable, safety-oriented, disciplined, and able to work independently

Must have skills

• – Experience in industrial/commercial facility maintenance.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems
• Ability to support basic mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration tasks
• Certifications in working at heights, confined spaces, or water treatment systems

Good to have skills

• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Must be a member of EIZ
• Valid drivers license

• Perform civil works including concrete repairs, masonry, paving, foundations, drain channels, earthworks, and reinstatement of damaged structures.
• Undertake repairs on structural elements such as columns, beams, platforms, plinths, bollards, and protective housings.
• Maintain drainage systems, culverts, gutters, soak aways, and general site water management infrastructure.
• Conduct roofing, carpentry, ceiling, partitioning, and door frame/lock repairs.
• Install, maintain, and repair water supply networks, valves, pressure regulators, booster pumps, geysers, wastewater systems, and plumbing components.
• Diagnose and repair leakages, blockages, pump failures, abnormal pressure/flow issues, and other plumbing faults.
• Maintain water storage tanks, float valves, drain lines, chlorination systems, and support water quality–related tasks.
• Ensure plumbing work complies with water standards, pressure ratings, and safety protocols.
• Perform welding (ARC/MIG/TIG), cutting, brazing, and fabrication of supports, frames, guards, brackets, and pipe structures.
• Conduct preventive and corrective repairs on metal structures, rails, ramps, protective cages, and related assets.
• Fabricate or modify components as required.
• Maintain and troubleshoot manual and semi-hydraulic pallet jacks, including hydraulic repairs, fork alignment, wheel replacement, and lubrication.
• Assist with minor mechanical repairs on gates, hinges, rollers, small pumps, and equipment housings.
• Execute preventive maintenance on civil, plumbing, water, and structural systems.
• Attend to emergency repairs and maintenance requests promptly.
• Maintain accurate job cards, checklists, and documentation.
• Follow all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements and SOPs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe, functional condition.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance practices.
• Perform basic electrical tasks within permissible limits.
• Support site preparations for installations and commissioning.
• Perform additional multi-skilled duties as required.

• Experience in industrial/commercial facility maintenance.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems
• Ability to support basic mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration tasks
• Certifications in working at heights, confined spaces, or water treatment systems
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills
• Must be a member of EIZ
• Valid drivers license

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Craft/Trade Certificate in Plumbing, Civil Construction, Water Operations, Welding & Metal Fabrication, or related field.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plumbing schematics, civil layouts, and fabrication diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulics, material-handling equipment, and building infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Reliable, safety-oriented, disciplined, and able to work independently