Irrigation & Water Management Technician (Openings: 2)
Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry
K sh 70,000 – 120,000 gross / month
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Ruaka Bypass (Ndenderu loop, Nairobi-metro) Overview: Get your hands dirty in the best way possible as an Irrigation Technician installing and maintaining drip and sprinkler systems across peri-urban farms and greenhouses. You’ll be the go-to person for sizing pumps and filters, laying laterals, testing pressures, and making sure water and energy are used efficiently. It’s a role that’s equal parts fieldwork, problem-solving, and farmer coaching. You’ll troubleshoot leaks, unclog emitters, and keep service logs so every installation runs smoothly from handover to harvest. On top of that, you’ll train farmers on scheduling, flushing, and preventive maintenance, helping them save water, power, and headaches. Our client values practical, hands-on expertise: the kind that combines hydraulics know-how, PVC/HDPE installation skills, and a touch of electrical wiring for pump systems. Success is measured by installation quality, system uptime, and how much water gets saved. If you like rolling up your sleeves and seeing immediate, tangible results from your work, this role delivers impact daily while offering a clear growth path from Senior Technician to Site Supervisor, eventually stepping into Project Engineer (Irrigation). Key Responsibilities: - Survey sites, design layouts, cost BOMs. - Install pumps, filters, mains, sub-mains, laterals, and emitters. - Test pressure/flow; fix leaks/clogs; maintain filtration. - Train users on irrigation scheduling and flushing routines. - Keep service logs; prepare handover packs. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Irrigation/Ag Eng/Water Tech (JKUAT, TUK, MKU); 2–4 yrs field installs. Skills & Tools: - Hydraulics basics, PVC/HDPE skills, electrical pump wiring basics, and Excel. KPIs: - Installation quality, downtime, water savings, and service SLA. Compensation (Kenya): KES 70,000–120,000 + field allowance + overtime. Figures are client estimates and vary with experience. Benefits; - Medical, tools/PPE, transport/fuel. Growth Path: - Senior Technician → Site Supervisor → Project Engineer (Irrigation). Ideal promotion cycle.