Maintenance Foreman

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Maintenance Foreman in Facilities Maintenance Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Provides guidance and works with a multi trade workforce of skilled and semi skilled employees engaged in mainly residential maintenance and minor construction projects. Responsible and accountable for total Quality Control on all work performed by workers assigned to this position. Responsible for the residential electricians, residential plumbers, residential carpenters, residential ac technicians. Responsibilities include identification by lower level employees of required spare parts, replacement parts, new equipment installation and Scheduled Preventive and Corrective Maintenance on all 104 residences. Must be able to supervise and troubleshoot automatic transfer switches installations repairs, electrical control panel repairs and or installations, automatic voltage regulation installation and repairs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

50%

Provides guidance and works with a multi trade workforce of 23 skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in maintenance work with the Embassy and Mission residences. Maintains records and prepares reports on various aspects of maintenance and repair operations. Reviews work orders and estimates manpower requirements and ascertains materials are available in advance of committing work force to the job tasks.

25%

Delegates accountability down to lower level employees by making sure that repairs are undertaken correctly, effectively and in a very timely manner. Estimates materials months and weeks in advance of make ready season and submits Purchase requests to help augment materials on hand to facilitate speedy and seamless work flow. Ensures work orders are retuned back to Work Order Clerks in a very timely manner. Ensures all work orders have the correct materials listed and hours are accurately reported. Incumbent performs skilled hands on training tasks and explains any blueprints available for the job. Assists and helps develop realistic Preventive Maintenance plans, and schedules.

10%

Provides on-the-job training in trade skills and shop practice and is responsible for all first level guidance functions including efficient use of equipment and material. Oversight make ready projects and provide defined results as well as contractors.

10%

Maintains Maintenance records and accountability for all labor, supplies and tools used on site.

5%

Other duties as directed by FSN Assistant Facility Manager and/or American FM.

  • Ensures that all supervised job activities and duties are performed in a responsible manner to avoid the creation of safety or health hazards; ensures that all subordinate personnel conform to established safety and health policy and procedures and properly utilize personal protective equipment. Should accidents, illnesses or injuries occur, ensures that the POSHO, safety designated or other appropriate official is informed and that required immediate medical attention is delivered.



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

  1. Education: Secondary School (Form IV) is required. Must have completed two years of vocational training in mechanical/electrical trades from reputable vocational training institute or college.


  2. Prior Work Experience: Five years experience in Mechanical/Electrical field is required. Two years of previous Supervisory experience (of the five years) is also required.


  3. Language: Level IV (fluent) in English and Kiswahili (reading writing and speaking) is required.


  4. Knowledge: Must be fully qualified in at least one of the building trades or crafts he/she supervises and that cannot be less than Electrician or proven Generator related Experience building trade as journeyman; must have excellent working knowledge of written English, because all drawings and sketches are in English language and operators manuals or Automatic Voltage regulators and Automatic Transfer Switches are all in English.


  5. Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of an exposure to Electrical, power generation carpentry, painting, masonry, welding electrical grounding, plumbing and refrigeration trades. Computer skills is required.




SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

  1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

  1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174). A hard copy of the application form (DS-174) is also available at the American Embassy, gate 3; or


  2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or


  3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus


  4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.


  5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

    A. Position Title
    B. Position Grade
    C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
    D. Dates Available for Work
    E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
    F. Date and Place of Birth
    G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
    H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
    I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
    J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
    K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
    L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
    M. Days available to work
    N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
    O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
    P. Education
    Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
    R. Language Skills
    S. Work Experience
    T. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 2294000, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2294726 or 2294970

The US Mission in Tanzania 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: TBA

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