Plumber

JOB ADVERT

The University of Kigali is looking for a qualified & Professional Plumber

Position Overview:

The University of Kigali (UoK) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Plumber. A university plumber installs, maintains, and repairs plumbing systems, fixtures, and piping (water, steam, gas) across campus buildings, including student’s residential, academic, and laboratory facilities. Key duties include preventative maintenance, responding to emergency repairs, reading blueprints, ensuring code compliance, and managing work orders.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Repair: Repair water leaks, mend burst pipes, unclog drains, and keep water heaters, toilets, faucets, and showers.
• Preventative Maintenance: Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance on plumbing, heating, and sprinkler systems, including exercising valves.
• System Installation: Install new pipes and fixtures to accommodate renovations, repairs, or system expansions.
• Emergency Response: Respond to urgent, 24/7 emergency calls (e.g., floods, burst pipes) during weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Specialized Systems: keep specialized equipment such as laboratory water softeners, distillation units, reverse osmosis systems, and backflow preventers.
• Infrastructure Support: keep high-pressure steam lines, sewage systems, and external drain systems. 

Administrative & Technical Duties

• Work Order Management: Utilize smartphones, tablets, or computers to oversee, record, and close maintenance work orders.
• Material Management: Order parts, source materials, and keep an inventory of equipment.
• Documentation & Compliance: Interpret blueprints, adhere to safety codes (OSHA, building codes), and produce reports on inspection findings.
• Contractor Liaison: track and assist external contractors performing major repairs or refurbishments. 

Key Qualifications, Experience & Skills 

• A University Degree in Plumbing or Advanced diploma(A1) in Plumbing or its equivalence.
• Experience: Must have 3 years for degree holders(A0) & 5 years of experience for advanced diploma(A1) holders. 

Skills:

• Licensure: Completion of a recognized apprenticeship and relevant licensure (e.g., Journeyman or Master Plumber).
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to read technical drawings, troubleshoot complex systems, and use specialized plumbing tools.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work well in a team, communicate with university staff, and mentor apprentices or assistants.
• Safety Focus: Knowledge of environmental protection practices and health and safety regulations. 
• Must have basic welding skills

Application Requirements: 

Your application should include relevant documents (previous working certificates) and details showcasing your qualifications and experience:

• Cover letter highlighting relevant experience and motivation for the role
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of academic certificates
• Names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three referees (with permission to contact them)
• A photocopy of National Identity Card

All applications should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor and submitted to recruitment@uok.ac.rw not later than 8th August, 2026 at 5:00p.m. Hard copies will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, July 24th 2026

---------------------------------

Prof. George Kimathi

Vice-Chancellor

University of Kigali