Société : US Embassy Brussels Lieu : Brussels Brussels Site source : Talent BE
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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 as of June 2024.
Supervisory Position:
No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No Duties Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy/Consulate, the Carpentry Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repair work on finish and interior assemblies, furnishings and fixtures in all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.
Job holder would repair, adjust, and install doors, windows, hardware, wall, ceiling and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds; fixed furnishings; painting of various surfaces; and replacement specified glazing products with required installation materials.
Assists as needed with various manual tasks such as:
demolition work, painting, plumbing, carpentry work, routine and preventive maintenance, and general clean-up of work areas.Operation • Enters work orders related to system and equipment problems and coordinate with work order execution personnel.• Installs and repairs building assemblies (walls, ceilings, floors, doors, partitions, and fittings), fixed and moveable furnishings and fixtures and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.• Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.• Installs, removes, and relocates, repairs, various finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and components to ensure performance.• Installs, removes, relocates, and repairs interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings composed of various composite materials, wood, and metal.• Assembles and repairs items with a variety of joining techniques, use glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops; erect, disassemble, and relocate modular furniture; and interior shading assemblies.• Patching, repair, replacement and installation of drywall, plaster wall, and ceiling assemblies and accessories.• Installs, replaces, repairs, and open a wide variety of mechanical locks.• Addresses existing or potential problems and makes recommendations to ensure systems and equipment meet the design and manufacturers’ operating parameters.• Orders and stocks carpentry and painting 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.Maintenance • Performs preventative maintenance by inspecting, adjusting, and troubleshooting carpentry shop equipment by lubricating machines, changing and sharpening saw blades, and by adjusting drive belt tensions.
Additional maintenance items include doors, windows, hardware, wall and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds.
Coordinates work with other trades.• Incumbent performs routine maintenance on equipment by lubricating machines, changing filters, cleaning lines of hoses and spray applicators, air compressors motor, lines, and filters.• Preventative maintenance includes inspections, repairs and replacement opening caulking sealants to provide weather type seal to prevent moisture infiltration form exterior elements, smoke barrier and integrity of pressurization of interior spaces.• 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 building assemblies, site features, equipment, and associated components.Logistics • Record and compile operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.• Assists in 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 experience in the repair and maintenance of building assemblies, furnishings, and fixture operations.JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Competence in:
• Maintenance and repair of various building finishes and assembles, components, fixtures and furnishings utilizing carpentry and general building construction skill.• Ability to set up and operate a wide variety of wood working and metal machines, various types of power and handheld tools that meet accepted trade practices and safety procedures.• Ability to utilize various types of electronic measuring devices and recording instruments.• Testing procedures in control assembly tolerances, diagnose faults, determine current operating function to the design requirements, all in accordance with host country regulations.• Reading and working from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and material list.
Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in carpentry is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Good working knowledge in Dutch or French; limited knowledge in English.
This may be tested.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to identify problems or dangers, report issues and provide solution.• 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 valid driver's license B.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 / USEFMFS 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 . US EmbassyBrussels BrusselsBrussels
