View Vacancy - Plumber
The Corporate Services Team in Washington is looking for a Plumber to support the Maintenance team in the Embassy compound and Residential Estate.
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Daily maintenance of all Plumbing fixtures and systems throughout the Estate.
Take instruction from Lead Plumber and Plant room Engineer (contractor) on basic plant maintenance.
Plumbing duties to include daily checks and maintenance of all plumbing fixtures, inspection of water lines, sewer lines, gas lines, and purchase and installation of white goods.
Basic HVAC skills to include, visual inspection and minor repairs to exhaust fans, AHU, Fan coils, chillers, boilers, cooling towers. Grease motors and bearings, Change filters and belts, and visually inspect equipment for water, gas, oil leaks. Drain and clean cooling towers. Check seals and couplings for wear.
Liaise with local contractors on larger servicing requirements.
Work with Lead Plumber on implementation of a preventative maintenance schedule for all related equipment.
Deputise for the Lead Plumber as and when required.
Ensure all work orders are completed on time and work closely with key stakeholders to deliver full customer satisfaction.
Become an integral member of the Estates Team to perform basic plumbing duties and other duties as and when required.
Ensure Foreign Commonwealth Office and local Health & Safety standards are applied.
Language: English
Essential on arrival:
- 2-5 years of experience in Plumbing. Journeyman license or equivalent certification recommended.
- Full driver’s license, with no infractions in the last 5 years.
- Experience in maintenance of boilers, chillers, motors, BMS, pneumatic controls, and water cooling towers would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of local building codes and previous training Health and Safety standards (OSHA).
- Adaptability, flexibility, energy, and a willingness to learn and focus on team working.
Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy Network may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Green Card holders or A or NATO visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A or NATO visa, you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.
*A visas or NATO visas with EAD cards are acceptable at the Embassy.
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.
Candidates who are not US taxpaying citizens will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status. Salary will be confirmed upon offer of employment.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or other category protected by law.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
