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Carpenter - FM

U. S . Embassy Nairobi Nairobi

Summary

U.S. Mission: Nairobi

Announcement Number:Nairobi-2023-052

Position Title: Carpenter - FM

Opening Period: 07/11/2023 – 07/25/2023

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Carpenter in Facilities Management Section

Description

  • 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.

Education

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

  • English level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. Kiswahili level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required

More Details on Experience

  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building assemblies, furnishings and fixture operations

More Details on Skills

Job Knowledge:

 Competence in:

  • Maintenance and repair of various building finishes and assembles, components, fixtures and furnishings utilizing carpentry and general building construction skill.
  • Ability to set up and operate a wide variety of wood working and metal machines, various types of power and handheld tools that meet accepted trade practices and safety procedures.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic measuring devices and recording instruments.
  • Testing procedures in control assembly tolerances, diagnose faults, determine current operating function to the design requirements, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.
  • Reading and working from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and material list.

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 driver's license is required.

Terms And Conditions

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.

Interested candidates to click the link to apply before 25th July 2023

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms