The incumbent of this position directs the work of skilled technicians in providing emergency repairs and preventive maintenance in the areas of heating, air–conditioning etc. S/he functions as a skilled technician and fully qualified journeyman and interprets instructions; receives instructions as to equipment repairs and assigns technicians; explains and interprets instructions, orders,
blue print and drawings etc.; performs/installs all Heating,
Ventilating and Air-conditioning (HVAC) related equipment/items and checks on equipment operation to ensure that the prescribed level of service is maintained.
Duties Include:- Performs repair and/or installation of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning/air-handling units, chillers, vehicles gates/barriers,
kitchen equipment (freezers/refrigerators etc.), ventilation systems and water source and
air source heat pumps including water cooling towers, motors,
air handling units, furnaces, reciprocating chillers, pumps, furnaces and analog and digital time clocks and all other HVA/C equipment/items.
- Directs the work of skilled technicians and makes work assignments. Explains and interprets blueprints, plans and drawings. Maintains records and
work schedules as appropriate. Checks availability of back up
replacement parts and place orders as required. Supervises the maintenance staff in routine maintenance and installation of HVAC related equipment.
- Provides guidance to skilled technicians in troubleshooting which will ensure the timely completion of complicated tasks. Delegates work and monitors work progress effectively.
- Inventory and ordering parts and replacement equipment, maintain sufficient stock of parts for major equipment plus directs the installation of all HVAC related equipment.
- Provides guidance to skilled technicians in troubleshooting which will ensure the timely completion of complicated tasks. Delegates work and monitors work progress effectively.
- Inventory and ordering parts and replacement equipment, maintain sufficient stock of parts for major equipment plus directs the installation of all HVAC related equipment.
- Takes proper
safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Monitors the use of all provided personal protective equipment (PPE), safety equipment and uniforms. Monitors flammable materials, store in a secured place in accordance with Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDAll applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Completion of high school education or equivalent. The incumbent must have finished a vocational technical school or comparable training in his trade.
2. Two years experience in the field of HVAC and one year as a working supervisor.
3. Level 3 English (Speaking/Reading/Writing) and Level 1 Arabic (Speaking/understanding). (NOTE: Language skills will be tested.)
4. Full journeyman knowledge of established practices of the trade and related knowledge of the other trades. Knowledge of established practices and procedures of his trade. Knowledge of USG security or management policies and knowledge of blue prints and safety procedures. Familiar with host country customs, rules and regulations.
5. Must be well versed in the use of all tools and products associated with his trade. These tools include the use of electrical as well as manual equipment.
6. Must have a valid drivers' license.
SELECTION PROCESSWhen fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
NOTE: Only qualified applicants will be called for a test/interview.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible
to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee
Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
TO APPLYInterested applicants for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), which is available on the Embassy’s websites: http://nea.p.state.sbu/sites/kuwait ; http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/ OR
2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (DS-174) (see Appendix B); OR
3. A combination of both (i.e., Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with the listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; AND
4. Copy of high school certificate/university degree (per the qualification requirement above); AND
5. Copy of the Civil ID or passport (including the residence permit page); PLUS
6. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
SUBMIT APPLICATION (BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE) TO:Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR
Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov
NOTE: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
POINT OF CONTACT
Human Resources Office
Telephone: 2259-1001
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: COB September 29, 2013
