Closing date 11 May 2012
The
U.S. Embassy in Gaborone is seeking an individual for the position of
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, N12/19; full time, (Starting salary of
P275,558 per year + benefits)
BASIC
FUNCTION OF POSITION:
This
position manages the yearly implementation of all Office of Buildings
Operations (OBO)-approved projects for the Mission; acts as the Contracting
Officer's Representative (COR) for maintenance of USG-owned properties;
prepares work scope designs, drawings, bills of materials and cost estimates
for minor and major construction projects, alterations and maintenance and
repair projects for the Chancery; works with local architects on major
projects; analyzes contractors' bids for clarity and technical content and
makes recommendations as to contractor reliability and technical capability:
Inspects construction work during various stages of completion and reports to
management; maintains good contacts with the public utility offices;
supervises three of the three major subsections of Facilities Maintenance
Section
(electrical, plumbing and air conditioning); ensures that sophisticated
computerized systems for heating, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing in
the chancery and other buildings remain operational; manages special projects,
supervises other FMS sub-sections when called upon to do so, and serves as
Acting Facilities Maintenance Officer during extended gaps or absences of the
FM; provides maintenance and preventive maintenance on post's two prime
generators; may also be called upon to supervise other FMS sub-sections when
the maintenance supervisor is absent.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- University Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong background in building construction is required.
- Three years related work experience in either civil engineering or building maintenance management and one year supervisory experience is required
- Level IV English and Setswana is required (fluent both written and spoken).
- Excellent working knowledge of field engineering, civil, electrical and mechanical, building and construction practices, local codes and standards.
- Must be computer literate with experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Internet.
- Must have valid driver's license.
TO
APPLY,
Interested
applicants must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
Worldwide
application form for Embassy positions application form (DS-I74) OR a resume/curriculum vitae, that provides the information equal to what is found on the
application form.
N.B.
CANDIDATES NOT INVITED FOR INTERVIEWS, WILL NOT RECEIVE REJECTION LETTERS. ANY
CANDIDATE NOT CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE CLOSING DATE SHOULD
ASSUME THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS TO:
Human
Resources Assistant
American Embassy
P.O. Box
90
Gaborone
(or hand deliver)
Or email: HROGaborone@state.gov
A copy
of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is
available on the Embassy internet site. For more information on how to apply for
this position and to download/fill the application form please refer to website:
http://botswana.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
Closing date May 11, 2012
