Plumbing Maintenance Worker at U.S. Embassy

Full Time Tanzania August 13, 2024 Embassy Jobs - Others

Job Overview

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Announcement Number: DaresSalaam-2024-040

Hiring Agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam

Position Title: Plumbing Maintenance Worker (All Interested Candidates)

Open Period: 08/13/2024 – 08/27/2024Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+3

Series/Grade: LE – 1210 5

Salary: TZS TSh21,758,309 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK

Promotion Potential: LE-5

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Dar Es Salaam, TZ

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Plumbing Maintenance Worker in the Facilities Section.

Duties

Operation: 50%

Installs and repairs plumbing and associated mechanical systems, including water supply and treatment, piping and plumbing fixtures, fire sprinkler and landscape sprinkler systems, etc., ensuring that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.
Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when critical systems stop functioning, or when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.
Addresses existing or potential problems and makes recommendations to ensure systems and equipment meet the design and manufacturers’ operating parameters.
Orders and stocks plumbing and mechanical supplies and replacement parts to ensure availability for future needs.
Assists in developing and executing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.
Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (FM/GSO).

Maintenance: 40%

Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting and troubleshooting plumbing systems and equipment to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted water supply to critical facilities.
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Provides routine inspection on all systems and prepares written reports on their condition, including all key performance indicators in conformance with the reporting requirements of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.
Assists in developing and executing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for plumbing systems (potable water and wastewater treatment and storm water), equipment and associated components and controllers.

Logistics: 10%

Records and compiles operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports
Assists in the preparing documents for maintenance, repair and renovation, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.
Escorts local contractors at post facilities when required.

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**Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building plumbing and mechanical systems and utility treatment operations is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Competence in:

Maintenance and repair of plumbing and mechanical systems, fixtures, water treatment, potable water and waste water treatment plant, swimming pools, fire sprinkler systems including sensors, alarms, building automation systems, hydronic systems, and water heaters.
Minor component replacement of motors, valves, pumps, controls and recording instruments.
Testing procedures in control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine current operating capacity to the design requirements, all in accordance with U.S. and host country regulations.
Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications and material list
Education Requirements:
Completion of Secondary School is required and completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in plumbing principles and application is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Limited Knowledge (Written/Speaking/Reading) in English is required in order understand verbal requests, read some technical material, and prepare simple reports.

Swahili Good working knowledge (Written/Speaking/Reading) is required. In order to communicate with local contractors and other LE Staff. This may be tested.

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SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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.

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.

Diversity Equality and Inclusion Statement:

The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.

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