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Trades Helper

U. S . Embassy Nairobi NAIROBI

Summary

U.S. Mission: Nairobi

Announcement Number:Nairobi-2023-015

Position Title: Trades Helper

Opening Period:03/01/2023 – 03/14/2023

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

Description

  • The incumbent reports directly to the Building Engineer Supervisor. 
  • 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 Building Engineer Supervisor 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, snow removal, common laborer work, and grounds maintenance and gardening work.

 

Education

  • Completion of secondary school is required.

  • Level II English (Limited Knowledge, speaking/reading/writing) is required (This may be tested). Level III Kiswahili (Good working knowledge, speaking/reading/writing) is required.  

     

More Details on Experience

  • A minimum of two (2) years of maintenance or construction semi-skilled work experience in skilled trades such as mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), electrical, carpentry, with significant focus on building systems is required. 

More Details on Skills

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

  • Must have a basic technical understanding of major building mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Must be familiar with construction techniques and workplace safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) – how and when to use it.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must be able to use the typical lot of hand tools, small handheld power tools, vacuum cleaners, gardening tools, and ladders.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license for class B, C, E with at least five (5) years of experience driving.
  • Must be able to work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks.

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 14th March 2023

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