Job Title: Trades Helper – US Embassy Uganda Jobs 2021
Organization: US Embassy Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala
Announcement Number: Kampala 2021-009
Series/Grade: 1305 / FSN-01/FP-DD
US Embassy Uganda Profile:
The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Uganda.
Job Profile:
The incumbent reports directly to the Building Engineer Supervisor.
Roles and responsibilities:
- The position holder is employed as a Trades Helper to assist the technicians of the skilled trades in the performance of routine and preventive maintenance, and new installations and demolition work.
- The Building Engineer Supervisor will assign the incumbent to any of the skilled trade shops on a daily basis to assist the skilled technicians with maintenance and repair work throughout the Chancery/GSO Warehouse office buildings, grounds and residential owned/leased properties.
- In addition to assisting the skilled trade technicians, the incumbent may be assigned tasks include material handling, painting, custodial type work, common laborer work, and grounds maintenance and gardening work.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school is required.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of maintenance or construction semi-skilled work experience in skilled trades such as mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), electrical, carpentry, with significant focus on building systems.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a basic technical understanding of major building mechanical systems and equipment. Must be familiar with construction techniques and workplace safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) – how and when to use it.
How To Apply for US Embassy Uganda Jobs 2021
1. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.
All applications must be submitted online. Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for U.S. Embassy Kampala following instructions on the link below:
https://ug.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
2. For further assistance call 0414-306001
3. You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.
4. On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.
What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Closing Date: 23rd March 2021
NOTE:
No employer should ask you for money in return for advancement in the recruitment process or for being offered a position. Please contact Fresher Jobs Uganda if it ever happens with any of the jobs that we advertise.
