View Vacancy - AC Technician, Grade-S1, Dhaka
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage
Main purpose of job:
To carry out effective day to day maintenance work, routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, breakdown maintenance, new installation and construction works.
We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve:
Regular works (30%)
- Assist team to do maintenance service request tasks on regular basis to continue the mission’s operations.
- Supervise team member to undertake issues related to A/C, freeze, D-Freeze, washing machine, dryer machine, air purifier.
- Follow FCDO health & safety standard in regular works.
- Lead on ad hoc tasks delegated by Technical Works Supervisor (TWS) and provide updates of the progress on the same.
- Reporting the Supervisor after completion of assigned works.
New Works (30%)
- Support Technical Works Supervisor to scope out the project by collecting datas and estimating the new related to A/C, freeze, D-Freeze, washing machine, dryer machine, air purifier and adhoc project assigned.
- Take lead to carry out installation of new A/C, freeze, D-Freeze, washing machine, dryer machine, air purifier.
- To carry out masonry work independently during the installation of the air-con and home appliances.
- Assisting all the trade persons to carry out their new tasks i.e. Electrician, Plumber, Painter, Mason and Carpenter.
- To carry out installation of fire safety equipment and home appliances.
- Supervise contractors and team members to carry out installation of new A/C, freeze, D-Freeze, washing machine, dryer machine, air purifier.
- Reporting the Supervisor after completion of new installation works.
Schedule/Preventive maintenance works (30%)
- To carry out the routine maintenance, check-up, inspection of all the room air conditioners and HVAC of residential and official accommodation.
- To carry out inspection, routine/preventative maintenance of general pump and pressurisation Pump.
- To carry out the routine preventative maintenance of CCTV camera and critical glazing.
- To assist the electrician in carrying out the routine/preventative maintenance, check-up, inspection of all the electrical appliances and electrical installation of residential and official accommodations.
- Assist to complete the planned preventive maintenance (PPM) works and meet the deadline as per PPM calendar.
- Preparing the report of the work and help other colleagues for the same.
- Safe management of greenhouse gases involve in AC and refrigeration.
- Timely forecast of AC consumable for maintaining productivity of AC team.
Miscellaneous Works (10%)
- Operate generator, the filtration plant & swimming pool system for conducting weekend duty whenever required.
- Carry out on-call responsibilities on a rota basis.
- Keep & clean tools and machines in proper position after using it.
- Develop your skills in all trades to meet mission’s multi-tasking policies.
- Take the responsibility and custody of maintenance stores and procurement as per need.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
- Training will be provided on technical issues and post specific security issues once appointed.
- Working within health & safety environment
Any other information (or specific local Post requirements):
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We also encourage applications from female candidates with good English communication skills.
Essential on arrival:
- 5 Years of Experience as an AC Technician
- Professional certification or qualification as an AC Technician
- Knowledge of state health and safety regulations for AC work.
- The ability to lift heavy objects.
- The ability to remain on your feet for long periods.
- Well knowledge of housekeeping and time-saving.
Language requirements:
- Language: Bangla & English
- Level of language required: Good (Bangla) & Basic (English)
Desirable:
- Good level of English
- Experience working in a diplomatic missions / international organisation
- Basic IT Skills
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Country Based Staff Terms & Conditions will apply.
The salary will be all inclusive of BDT 59,405 per month.
The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.
Please note - Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. FCDO does not pay for any travelling, accommodation & relocation expenses incurred and/or accept any financial risk, including cancellation or reschedule costs.
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best.
Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
To Apply:
Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered. Point (c) to be adhere strictly.
a) Complete the Online Application Form.
b) Complete the Experience, Behaviours, Technical/Professional skills-based segment in the Online Application Form.
c) Applicants need to answer the questions based on their professional experience. Kindly refrain from use of AI based tools to avoid application from getting rejected/disqualified.
To ensure a successful application it is important that you explain how you demonstrate behaviours and technical / professional skills, basis your experience. You are strongly advised to read the Success Profiles Civil Service Behaviours Framework, which provides a detailed guidance on how these behaviours are defined for each position.
Applicants are encouraged to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to prepare specific examples of when and how you have demonstrated these behaviours in your application, by evidencing a structured response, including your skills and experiences. You briefly describe the situation in which you demonstrated the behaviour, and then explain your task in addressing the situation, what action you took and the result of this.
Internal candidates applying for this position must have completed their probation and have prior approval from their line manager, else the application will not be considered.
We will accept only online applications by 26th September 2024, till 23:55 hrs (Dhaka time)
Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.
Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 12 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative & the appointment of successful candidate will be subject to clearance of police and other checks including references/medical/educational and professional which all applicable.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.