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    Maintenance Building Mechanic - Brussels, België - US Embassy Brussels

    US Embassy Brussels
    US Embassy Brussels Brussels, België

    6 dagen geleden

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    Beschrijving

    Overview

    Hiring Path:
    • Open to the public
    Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 09. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

    Post policy update: Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply.

    If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start working immediately. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of initial one-year contract. Marketing Statement:

    We encourage you to read and understand the before you apply.

    Summary:

    The work schedule for this position is Full Time (38 hours per week)

    Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

    If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start working immediately.

    Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

    Duties

    Working in the Facility Management section of the Brussels Embassy, the Building-Mechanic carries out scheduled and unscheduled construction work, preventive maintenance, and repair work on all Mission buildings to including office buildings (non-residential) and residential USG owned and leased properties. Job holder will repair and maintain a variety of building infrastructure systems as needed to support Post operations including but not limited to mechanical systems, plumbing system and fixtures, general welding and masonry work, potable water treatment and storage, fire sprinkler, swimming pool and landscape irrigation.

    Operation

  • Installs and repairs construction materials and associated mechanical systems, including 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 construction 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 (Facility Manager).

    • Maintenance

  • Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting, and troubleshooting plumbing systems and equipment to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted water supply to critical facilities.
  • 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.
  • Handles projects that need special training or professional experience in the Embassy buildings and Ambassadorial residences such as remodeling of an entire bathroom, build new guard booths, renovate entire office floors (including security aspects).

    • Logistics

  • 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.

    • Qualifications and Evaluations

    Requirements:

    EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of journey-level experience in the repair and maintenance of building infrastructure, construction and mechanical systems and utility treatment operations is required.

    JOB KNOWLEDGE:

    Competence in:

  • Maintenance and repair of building construction and mechanical systems, fixtures, masonry, tileworks, welding,
  • 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, schematics, one-line diagrams and material lists.
    • Education Requirements:

    Completion of secondary school including vocational specialization in the construction/builder, tile layer, welder or mason fields producing a journey-level qualification is required.

    Evaluations:

    LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge in Dutch or French; limited knowledge in English. This may be tested.

    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.
  • Very good knowledge of building construction and all fields of the maintenance program, including blueprints. Basic knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Must have a valid, current driver's license B. Must have had driver's license for a minimum of five years.

    • 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. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

    Benefits and Other Info

    Benefits: Agency Benefits:

    Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, etc.

    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:

    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.

    For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following .

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