View Vacancy - BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates


Main purpose of job:


The Building Maintenance Technician will be part of the Estates Maintenance team and be responsible for the general maintenance work for the commercial buildings on the Embassy compound and approximately 50 owned residential properties in the metropolitan area.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with general carpentry duties to include: Repairing or replacing trim, moulding and general woodworking, fencing, estimating, window maintenance, and pricing and blue print reading.
  • Assist with remodelling of kitchens to include: cabinetry work, replacing counter tops, flooring, and back splash installation.
  • Assist with basic furniture repair with chairs, tables, and hard furniture to include: clamping, gluing, tacking, shaving doors, etc.
  • Assist with locksmith duties to include: installing and repairing locks and door closers at both Residential and Commercial properties, replacing locks when customers lose keys
  • Lead and assist on construction work to include: building category A secure walls, drywall work, installation of acoustical ceiling grid and panel installation, hanging doors and other door/closet work in both Residential and Commercial properties
  • Perform minor roof and gutter repairs including gutter guards, regular inspections of drains, roofs, and gutters including seasonal cleaning.
  • Perform removal and installation of carpet and carpet tiles in both Residential and Commercial properties, installation of cove base, and floor patching.
  • Order materials from internet sources or order and pick-up from various local suppliers.
  • Miscellaneous duties to include: assisting other maintenance workers in conference room set-up, snow removal, ice-melt spreading in compound and furniture removal, being a team leader on larger projects with other estates maintenance staff and contractors.  
  • A minimum of 2 years practical maintenance experience is required
  • Must have a valid driver’s licence
  • Basic IT data entry skills
  • Good customer service and communication skills are essential.
  • Must be able to lift a moderate amount of weight.

Under US State Department requirements, the Embassy 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, Consulates, and British Defence Staff (BDS) outposts.  The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas. 

  • Trained on various power tools and bench machinery.
  • OSHA or equivalent trained on Health and Safety of work related duties.

20 June 2019
S2
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
USD
18.00
29 July 2019

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.

This is a 40 hour per week position. Normal hours are 0730 to 1600 with overtime as required. May also be required to be part of the on-call team working on a roster system with occasional weekend working as and when required.


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This opportunity is closed to applications.