Duties
Working in the Facility Management (FM) section of the Embassy, the General Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and minor repair work on the plumbing system and fixtures, general welding and masonry work in all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.
Operation 50%
- Installs and repairs minor building plumbing systems and fixtures, concrete paving units and walkways, and wall assemblies and finishes, ensuring that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.
- Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.
- Addresses existing or potential problems and makes recommendations to ensure systems and equipment meet manufacturers’ operating parameters.
- Orders and stocks supply and replacement parts to ensure availability for future needs.
- Assists in developing and executing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.
- Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (FM).
Maintenance 40%
- Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting and troubleshooting minor plumbing systems and fixtures, welding equipment and supplies, safety equipment, concrete and masonry walls, floor and ceiling assemblies, and other items upon coordinating with other trades.
- Performs routine work lubricating machinery, changing filters, cleaning exhaust ventilation and supply ducts.
- Provides routine inspection on various systems and assemblies and prepares written reports on their condition in conformance with the reporting requirements of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.
- Assists in developing and executing a comprehensive maintenance program for building assemblies, site features, equipment and associated components.
Logistics 10%
- Records and compiles operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports
- Assists in preparing documents for maintenance, repairs and renovation, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.
Escorts local contractors at post facilities when required.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of plumbing and commercial or industrial HVAC/mechanical heating, refrigeration and ventilation systems.
Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the plumbing and general construction fields is required.Evaluations:
Post may choose to add the phrase “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability. Review the VA template for specific information.
LANGUAGE: Mandatory: Copy from Section 15(d) of PD. List each language separately. Post must not list the language level number (i.e. I, II, III, IV) but only list the term associated to the level (i.e. Basic, Good Working Knowledge).
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Optional: This is not required, but if used, derive from Section 15(f) of PD. These must be specific and clearly worded. The information added here will be used to qualify the applicants during the recruitment process.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Closing date: 27 April 2022