Main purpose of job:
The Corporate Services Team in Washington is looking for a Plumber/HVAC Technician to support the Maintenance team in the Embassy compound and Residential Estate. This is an exciting and varied role which would suit an enthusiastic candidate who is adaptable, eager to learn and can work well as part of a customer focused team.
The British Embassy in Washington DC has a large commercial and residential estate in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. It comprises of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the United States Residence, large office building and approximately 98 owned or leased residential apartments and houses.
Roles and responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Standard 40 hour week. Monday to Friday 0730 – 1600. Occasional overtime. Requirement to be part of the on-call team.
After the initial interview candidates will be invited to return to the Embassy for an in-person practical test on basic plumbing/HVAC requirements.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.