Construction Technician

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise local artisans to construct aprons, standpipes and permanent hand washing stations and other assigned WASH facilities.
• Assess construction materials to determine its suitability for the work and determine the appropriate mix ratio.
• Facilitate the installation of hand pumps and submersible pumps and its accessories.
• Build the capacity of local artisans, area mechanics and pump maintenance volunteers through training and coaching.
• Ensure that required quantities of materials such as HDPE pipes and fittings requested are utilized on the field and the remaining returned to stores
• Facilitate communication between Supervisor and beneficiary communities or institution to ensure that targets are met.
• Support in the implementation of innovative designs and technologies which will be introduced
• Ensure implementation of Audit and Risk Assessment recommendations in WASH projects and their impact areas within operational areas.
• Facilitate and report (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually) on WASH activities implemented.
• Ensure that WV vehicles and other equipment are maintained are used efficiently and effectively.