Vacancy Announcement
Vacancy Announcement : Bujumbura-2019-16
Open To : All interested candidates - All Sources
Position : AC and Refrigerator Technician – FSN-4
Opening Date : September 30, 2019
Closing Date : October 14, 2019 at 16:00
Work Hours : Full-time ; 40 hours/week
Note : Closing time for submission of physical applications at the Embassy is 16:00 (Monday to Thursday) and 11:00 on Friday.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
The candidate reports directly to the Maintenance Foreman. The position holder is employed as a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician to accomplish skilled maintenance and repair work at the journeyman level for all United States Government (USG) owned and leased properties.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION:Completion of technical school diploma A2 in mechanical (A/C system) or certification from a professional Trade’s school required.
EXPERIENCE:A minimum of four (4) years journey-level experience in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance of HVAC/mechanical refrigeration systems is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE :The candidate must have HVAC repair knowledge including circuits, air-conditioners, and installations. He/ She will have skills and abilities in the following areas : the use of a multi-meter and pressure gauges ; the ability to use a manifold gauge ; other types of hand tools and power tools ; knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and best practices to correct/resolve HVAC issues quickly. Must have the ability to work from blueprints or schematic drawings as necessary. Additional abilities include work in various adverse conditions, such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors and outdoors to complete work assignments. Candidate must have a valid driving license-category ‘B”.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES : The incumbent will have skills and abilities in the following areas : the use of a multi-meter and pressure gauges ; the ability to use a manifold gauge ; other types of hand tools and power tools ; knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and best practices to correct/resolve HVAC issues quickly. Must have the ability to work from blueprints or schematic drawings as necessary.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:Interested applicants for this position must submit the Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174) and a current résumé or curriculum vitae that provide additional information. The application form is available at https://bi.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.