Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 08 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties
• Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Electrical Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled electrical preventive maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties. Repairs malfunctioning electrical systems and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations. Plans the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, including drawing preliminary sketches and making cost estimates for materials and services. Monitors and inspects generator equipment to detect problems; controls generator output; installs standby generators and ensures operational condition in emergencies. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures. Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when critical systems stop functioning or when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity. 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.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems. Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments. Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels, all in accordance with US and host country regulations. Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material list

Education Requirements:
• Completion of Secondary School is required or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in electrical principles and applications is required.
• Evaluations:
• LANGUAGE: Limited knowledge reading/writing/speaking English is required.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users. Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule. A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours. A current Class B driver’s license is required.

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.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

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