United States Embassy Jobs – Air-Condition/Refrigeration Technician

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Organisation: United States Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala,
Uganda.  The United States has enjoyed
diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years.  Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads
the U.S Mission to Uganda.  The Mission
is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices
of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador. 
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to
Uganda are:
  • United States Agency for
    International Development (USAID)
  • Centers for Disease
    Control
  • Peace Corps
Job Summary: The US Embassy Air Condition / Refrigeration Technician will be
assigned to Facilities Maintenance Section 
and be responsible for all installations, maintenance and general
repairs air conditioning and refrigeration systems in residential leased
properties and governments owned office buildings.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
  • The incumbent will be
    responsible for the correct installation, maintenance and repair of air
    conditioning systems in all residential leased properties and US
    Government owned buildings and vehicles by carrying out necessary repairs
    to correct defective AC systems i.e. Vacuuming, recharging and brazing to
    re seal leaking gas/drain pipes etc.
  • Offer necessary technical
    job approach to dismantle, examine equipment and make diagnostic tests to
    determine nature and extent of repairs to be done identify and correctly
    replace defective parts e.g. compressors, motors, cooling units,
    condensers, valves, relays, switches and other associated controls.
  • Performs and conducts
    periodic preventive maintenance of all Air conditioning and refrigeration
    systems including refrigerators, freezers, ice makers and car air
    conditioning systems. Must be familiar with the necessary work procedures,
    systems and procedures.
  • Reviews equipment
    condition to ensure compliance with US Mission requirements/specifications
    and provides technical advice and guidance on correct equipment
    replacement parts, rating and type to be procured for or installed in US
    Embassy / Mission properties, maintains Air conditioning supplies, tools/
    equipment and work areas in good condition including general
housekeeping
of shop and work site.
  • Will perform by position
    requirement, multi trade related repair tasks with general established
    trade practices as when assigned by section foremen supervisors. Multi
    trade tasks will include assembling furniture, equipment, replacing burnt
    out light bulbs, hooking appliances, helping in laying conduit/trunking
    cable lines, servicing fire extinguishers, resurfacing floors and
    replacing door lock etc.
  • The incumbent will
    perform incidental driving duties to transport equipment and workmen to
    the work site on light pickup truck, direct the work of trades helper or
    labourer and provides liaison function with the systems contractors that
    may be contracted for house make ready or any works in the Facilities
    Maintenance section, gardening and general cleaning works as may be
    assigned by Facilities Maintenance supervisors.
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
NOTE:  All applicants
must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each item.
  • The applicant should have
    completed secondary school (A&O level) and attained vocational
    training or apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman mechanical
    production Air- conditioning skills.
  • At least two years of air
    conditioning work is required.
  • Basic knowledge of the
    construction industry and use of the hand and power tools be able to
    professionally determine the extent of damage with experience it takes to
    make necessary repairs or replacement recommendation.
  • Hold a valid Ugandan
    driving location.
  • On-the-job training,
    existing Embassy policies and procedures (SOW), safety standards and
    customer service training on how to interact with co- workers and American
    staff and spouses.
  • Language Proficiency:
    List both English and host country language(s) by level and
    specialization.
  • Level II English ability
    is required.
  • Must have full journeyman
    working knowledge of established practices and procedures in
    air-conditioning and refrigeration trade is required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in
Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
  • Universal Application for
    Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download
    it Here    .
  • A current resume or
    curriculum vitae.
  • Candidates who claim US
    Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
    application.  Candidates who claim
    conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming
    eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
  • Any other documentation
    (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the
    qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov.
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in
the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word
(.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file
attachment.
Telephone: 
0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 1st
May, 2014
The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity
and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to
race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political
affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to
achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through
continuing diversity enhancement programs.

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