EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY !

Vacancy Announcement : Bujumbura-2021-16

Open To : All Eligible Candidates - All Sources

Position : Trades Helpers

Series/Grade : Resident (OR) : FSN- 3

Opening Date : May 24, 2021

Closing Date : June 7, 2021 at 16:00

Work Hours : Work schedule : 40 hours/week

Note : Closing time for submission of applications is 24:00. (Online applications only)

BASIC FUNCTIONS : The position holder is employed as a Trades Helper to assist the technicians of the skilled trades in the performance of routine and preventive maintenance, and new installations and demolition work. The Foreman /HVAC control Technician will assign the incumbent to any of the skilled trade shops on a daily basis to assist the skilled technicians with maintenance and repair work throughout the Embassy Compound (NEC) office buildings, grounds and residential owned/leased properties. In addition to assisting the skilled trade technicians, the incumbent may be assigned tasks include material handling, painting, custodial type work, and common laborer work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION: Completion of primary school is required.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of custodial or maintenance or construction work experience.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good knowledge of warehouse operations and distribution methods.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES : The incumbent must be a quick understudy with an aptitude to learn so he/she can anticipate the materials and tools the skilled technician will need ahead of time. Must be able to use the typical lot of hand tools, vacuum cleaners, and can climb ladders ; must be adept at keeping work sites free of clutter and debris, clean and neat ; must use good safety practices and follow all safety requirements in execution of tasks ; additional abilities include work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments ; must be able to lift up to 25 kilos must be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks ; be able to take direction and must be organized ; communicate orally with co-workers, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Interested applicants for this position must submit the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174) and a current résumé or curriculum vitae that provide additional information. The application form is available at https://bi.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/