U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia Carpentry Maintenance Worker - Jobs in Ethiopia

U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia Carpentry Maintenance Worker - Jobs in Ethiopia

Duties

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Carpentry Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repair work on finish and interior assemblies, furnishings and fixtures in all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties. Job holder would repair, adjust and install doors, windows, hardware, wall, ceiling and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds; fixed furnishings; painting of various surfaces; and replacement specified glazing products with required installation materials. Assists as needed various manual tasks such as: demolition work, painting, plumbing, carpentry work, routine and preventive maintenance, and general clean-up of work areas.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building assemblies, furnishings and fixture operations is required.

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:

Completion of secondary school is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in carpentry 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.

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

Skills and Abilities:

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

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 2nd grade or Auto driver's license is required. (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

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:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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 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:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested completion of high school studies and /or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide 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)

Residency and/or Work Permit

Passport copy

Work experience letter (required)

Completion of high school (required)

Certificate or License

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.



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