General Maintenance Worker - Nairobi, Kenya - U.S.A Embassy Kenya

    U.S.A Embassy Kenya
    U.S.A Embassy Kenya Nairobi, Kenya

    3 weeks ago

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    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    The USA embassy Kenya is a us government that seeks to offer services on behalf of the US government

    JOB SUMMARY

    EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of plumbing and commercial or industrial HVAC/mechanical heating, refrigeration and ventilation systems is required.JOB KNOWLEDGE: Maintenance and repair of standard plumbing methods and techniques including potable water and sewage systems, motor starters, thermostats, humidistats, variable frequency drive (VFD) motors and controllers, gravity dampers, sensors, furnaces, hydronic systems, hot water heaters and heat pumps, evaporators and condensers.Minor component replacement of motors, valves, pumps, controls and recording instrumentsPlumbing system testing procedures in control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine current operating capacity to the design requirements, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.Maintenance and repair using industry aligned techniques and procedures for the modification and fabrication of various types of metal and alloy parts and equipment by use of electric and gas welding processes.Maintenance and repair using industry aligned techniques and procedures involved in laying a variety of brick, block, stone and concrete in the construction or repair of such items as partitions, walls, walkways and roadways. Reading and working from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, one-line diagrams and material listsEducation Requirements:Mandatory: Completion of secondary school is required and completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as awarding a Trades Certificate in a general construction field is required.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the General Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and minor repair work on the plumbing system and fixtures, general welding and masonry work in all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Electrical installation, Metal work, Plumbing, Electrical diagrams, Electrical assembly

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    Vocational school