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Mwea Rice Irrigation Block · Kirinyaga

Irrigation Technician

Maintain pumps, canal gates, valves, and field water checks across rice blocks.

LocationKirinyaga
ScheduleOn Site • Contract
CompensationKES 70,000 - 90,000
Openings1 opening

Deadline

Open until filled

Experience

Specialist

Workplace

On Site

Start date

Not specified

Role brief

What the farm needs

Inspect pumps and channels, troubleshoot water-flow interruptions, coordinate repairs, and update ShambaBoy maintenance tasks with photos, notes, and manager-ready status changes.

Task flow
Attendance, proof photos, packhouse notes
Review
Manager checks progress in ShambaBoy
Worker profile
Apply with availability and readiness
Field rhythm
On Site • Contract

Daily work

Responsibilities

  • Inspect pumps, gates, valves, and channel flow weekly
  • Repair leaks and blockages with minimal downtime
  • Upload repair evidence and water-risk notes in ShambaBoy

Applicant fit

Requirements

  • Hands-on irrigation maintenance experience
  • Able to read flow, pressure, and pump performance signs
  • Comfortable moving between wet field blocks

Nice to have

Preferred qualifications

  • Technical certificate in irrigation or plumbing

Languages and rhythm

Schedule details

LanguagesEnglish, Swahili
ScheduleShifts: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Standby: Saturday emergency standby rotation
PublishedMay 4, 2026