View Vacancy - General Maintenance Worker
The British Embassy in Washington, DC is seeking a General Maintenance Worker to join our Estates Team. The Estates team is responsible for the maintenance and building work for the Embassy and all of the Embassy’s residential properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter interested in beginning a career with an outstanding organisation.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Perform & Assist with general repairs to include: woodwork, drywall, painting, plastering, locksmith duties, minor plumbing, general cleaning of compound and other areas.
• Respond to residential and building service calls.
• Complete aspects of minor refurbishment project work.
• Provide assistance to other maintenance workers. Support contractors on large-scale project work.
• Set-up of Conference rooms for events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• A minimum of 2 years practical maintenance experience is required. While the main emphasis of this position will be residential maintenance, a variety of experiences would be welcomed.
• Good customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Basic IT skills (data entry).
• Must be able to lift a moderate amount of weight.
• Must have a valid drivers' licence.
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 Visa holders. If you hold a Visa other than an A Visa you are not currently eligible to work at the Embassy. All candidates will be subject to security clearances and background checks.
The British Embassy Network offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurances, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, generous vacation and leave time, and an enriching training package.
Resume and a cover letter with salary history should be submitted by 29 May 2017. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis as required. Please identify in your cover letter whether you are currently eligible to work at the Embassy. Internal candidates must inform the Head of Group before applying.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local American employment law.
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.