Embassy of United States of America

Position: General Maintenance Worker

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: $7,893

Posted date: 4 hours ago

Application Deadline: May, 04/2023

 Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is AA. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants/All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of the probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

 Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of General Maintenance Worker.

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

This position provides semi-skilled assistance to the technical level positions by performing general maintenance and upkeep work at the U.S. Embassy compound buildings, residences, and grounds. Responsibilities include the performance of non-skilled manual tasks such as demolition work, painting, minor plumbing work, general cleanup of common areas, and minor masonry work including filling gaps on walls, laying of bricks, repairing and/or installing locks and other minor preventative maintenance tasks. This position would assist other Facility Management trades positions such as the Electrical Maintenance Worker, HVAC Maintenance Worker, or Carpentry Maintenance Worker. 

 Qualifications and Evaluations

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: Completion of secondary school is required and completion of vocational training from an accredited institution recognized as producing journeyman-level technicians with specialization in the plumbing or general construction fields is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "High School Diploma or equivalent"

 Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (These may be tested).

Level 2 (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required (These may be tested).

Skills and Abilities: (These may be tested)

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.

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

Must obtain Grade-2 or above and/or Auto or above Ethiopia's valid driving license for a minimum of five (5) years 

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 **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on the letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

 ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

 How to apply

To apply for this position click HERE

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of a High/Secondary school diploma is required. as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide the requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

 Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (if applicable)

Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

Passport copy (if applicable)

High/Secondary school diploma (required)

Work experience (required)

Driving License (required)

Certificate or License (if applicable)

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

 Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. 

 Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia.