View Vacancy - General Maintenance Worker

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

The British Embassy in Washington, DC is seeking a versatile, energetic person to join our Estates Team as a General Maintenance Worker. The Estates Team is responsible for the maintenance and building work for the Embassy and all of the Embassy’s residential properties. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is committed to service delivery and to working as part of a team. They will need to quickly familiarise themselves with the Embassy’s working practices and policies, but also be able to find creative and pragmatic solutions to challenges. They will need to be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The Embassy is coming to the end of a major refurbishment and this is an excellent opportunity to support one of the biggest diplomatic missions in the US. The role does not require any specialist skills or experience; we are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible person, who is willing to learn. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Daily checks around the main Embassy compound to identify maintenance issues and to ensure entrances and walkways are safe and tidy.
  • Assist with general repairs to include: woodwork, drywall, painting, plastering, locksmith duties and minor plumbing.
  • Setting up for events in the Embassy’s events spaces and meeting rooms.
  • Escort external contractors around the Embassy and residential accommodation and support them where necessary.
  • Move officers’ furniture and personal luggage etc. between temporary and permanent residences.
  • Interest in practical maintenance.
  • Good customer service and communication skills.
  • Basic IT skills (data entry).
  • Must be able to lift a moderate amount of weight (50lbs).
  • Must have a valid drivers' licence.

Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position. The UK Government does not routinely sponsor work visas; the job advertisement will state clearly whether sponsorship is available.

Any general maintenance skills or experience e.g. Basic Plumbing, Basic Electrical etc.


Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
15 September 2024
S3
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
USD
$19.14/hour
hourly
11 November 2024

Working patterns:

40 hours per week. 07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Friday. Occasional overtime and weekend work as necessary.

This application is rolling, and we will send eligible applications to the next stage when they arrive.

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position. 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 committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.