The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Mechanic (Building Trades).

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (44 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The incumbent is employed as a metalworker under the Facility section to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC) functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.

The basic function of a metalworker is operating manual or automated machinery and hand tools used to form, cut, join metal, finish, and assemble metal components. Jobholder would repair, adjust, and manufacture metallic doors, compound gates, windows, handrails, guardrails, grills, gutter, generator shed, and maintenance of door handles and perform inspections.

Also, assists, as needed other shops such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and general cleanup of work areas.

Other tasks of a metalworker include showing basic safety and how to operate the machine tools for less experienced workers (e.g., newly recruited junior and apprentice metalworkers).

Job Requirements

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years experience working as a journey-level metal worker in the manufacturing, repair and maintenance of doors, compound gates, windows, handrails, guardrails, grills, gutter, and generator shed and performing inspections.

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under “Other Document 1 or 2”

Education Requirements:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

EDUCATION: Successful completion of High school and a vocational training diploma/certificate (2-3 years of studies) from an accredited institution recognized as producing journeyman-level metalwork.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under “Secondary (high) school certificate”

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

• English Level 2 – Limited knowledge; written & spoken. (This may be tested)

• Amharic Level 3 – Good working knowledge; written & spoken.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to complete metal projects with accuracy and precision.

• Ability to safely use machinery and tools involved in metalwork.

• Ability to follow directions.

• Ability to work in an environment that occasionally gets very loud.

• Ability to identify problems or dangers, report issues and provide solutions.

• 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.

• Flexibility and ability to work with minimum supervision

• A flexible approach to working shifts and answering emergency calls at all hours.

• Ability to lift tools, equipment, or parts, maximum weight 25 kilos.

• The incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.

• Must have a valid Auto/2nd-grade driver’s license. Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years. (These may be tested)

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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

• AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

• AEFM / USEFM

• FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK