The U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the below vacant position. To view a current list of all available positions and to apply online, please visit https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

See the below Vacancy announcement on the Embassy Website and apply online. (Note: we no longer accept paper or email applications for advertised jobs)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: Addis-2023-078(RA)

WORK HOURS: Full-time (44 hours/week)

SALARY: Locally Employed Staff: Position Grade: FSN-6, - 9,732.00 USD per year.

                    For USEFM: FP-08

                    Final grade/step for USEFMs will be determined by Washington.

Duration of Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

NOTE:   For Locally Employed Staff, salary will be paid in local currency using the established exchange rate.

Basic Function of Position:  The incumbent reports to the Electrical Controls Technician.  The incumbent is employed as the Maintenance Mechanic - Generator to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work on prime and stand-by emergency generators for the New Embassy Compound (NEC)and residential owned/leased properties.  Responds to scheduled, unscheduled and preventive maintenance work orders generated by the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Job Requirements

Required Education:   

• Completion of secondary school is required. Completion of training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing power generation diesel engine mechanics is required.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of prime or standby power generators for large commercial properties such as high-rise office buildings, a hospital or college campus, or for the local utility company is required.  One year of which should be in the operations, maintenance, and repair of 1000 KVA or larger generators. 

Language Requirement:  

• Level 2 (Limited Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing of English is required. (This may be tested)

• Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing of Amharic is required. (This may be tested)

Skills and abilities: 

• Must have a valid a minimum of Auto/2nd grade driver's license. Must have had a valid driver's license for a minimum of five (5) years. 

• Must have the skills and abilities in the following areas: diagnosing and repairing diesel engines and large packaged generator and alternator units; testing electrical components and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand power, and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs; lifting and carrying tools, equipment, or parts, maximum weight 25 kilos.  Additional skills include installation of emergency standby generator systems; installation of plumbing lines required for the transmission and distribution of diesel fuel; distinguishing frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment in order to troubleshoot for repairs.  Additional abilities include responding to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs; work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, on ladders at various heights, and in temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments; communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors, and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information.  Must have good computer skills, and able to write e-mails and research information on the Internet.  Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks.  Must be organized, with a keen aptitude to work independently, impeccable integrity, strong initiative, good judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

How to Apply

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