Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Position Number: Kampala-2023-009
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the full range of installation, maintenance and repair of systems and equipment, and assigning in-house personnel to execute requirements based on evaluation. Position directly supervises three (3) employees – Chancery Plumber, Electrician, and Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the United States US Embassy Lead Maintenance Technician job should have completed Secondary School with 2 years vocational training or apprenticeship diploma recognized as producing an individual with technical expertise is required.
- At least three years of experience of air conditioning/refrigeration and electrical trade is required
- Must have a thorough knowledge of locally accepted practices and procedures of air conditioning/refrigeration and electrical trades.
- Incumbent must have good technical understanding of major building plumbing/mechanical systems and equipment with a specialty in plumbing systems.
- Knowledge of reading technical documents, interpreting maintenance plans and technical literature.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of locally accepted practices and procedures of air conditioning/refrigeration and electrical trades; and how to maneuver around town to various shops to acquire materials for project execution.
- Ability to operate various hand tools, powered equipment and instruments is required.
- Ability to produce journeyman level quality of work is required.
- General computer literacy is required in multiple applications (MS Office).
- Use of basic arithmetic to understand length, width, depth, and weight. Basic typing skills required; and ability to lift maximum weight of 25 kilos.
- Language: Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing) of English is required. “This may be tested” after a language, skill, and/or ability.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the United States Embassy, US Mission in Kampala should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 17th February 2023