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Carpenter job at U.S. Embassy in Uganda | Apply Now

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Kampala, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 

18 May 2024

The U.S. Embassy in Kampala operates as a key diplomatic hub in East Africa, supporting a wide range of initiatives aimed at fostering bilateral relations between the United States and Uganda. It serves as a platform for promoting American values, interests, and policies in the region while engaging in robust diplomatic dialogue with Ugandan government officials and civil society leaders. The Embassy's consular section provides essential services to U.S. citizens and visa applicants, ensuring the smooth facilitation of travel and assistance during emergencies. Additionally, it hosts cultural events, educational exchanges, and outreach programs that contribute to mutual understanding and collaboration between the peoples of both nations. Through development assistance programs, the Embassy supports Uganda's efforts in areas such as health, education, and economic development, aiming to enhance stability and prosperity in the region.

Carpenter job at U.S. Embassy in Uganda

U.S. Embassy in Uganda

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Carpentry Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repair work on finish and interior assemblies, furnishings and fixtures in all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

  • Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Carpentry Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repair work on finish and interior assemblies, furnishings and fixtures in all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.


  • Job holder would repair, adjust and install doors, windows, hardware, wall, ceiling and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds; fixed furnishings; painting of various surfaces; and replacement specified glazing products with required installation materials.

  • Assists as needed various manual tasks such as: demolition work, painting, plumbing, carpentry work, routine and preventive maintenance, and general clean-up of work areas.

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  • Completion of secondary school is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with a concentration in carpentry is required.


Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building assemblies, furnishings and fixture operations.


Competence in:

  • Maintenance and repair of various building finishes and assembles, components, fixtures and furnishings utilizing carpentry and general building construction skill.

  • Ability to set up and operate a wide variety of woodworking and metal machines, various types of power and handheld tools that meet accepted trade practices and safety procedures.

  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic measuring devices and recording instruments.


  • Testing procedures in control assembly tolerances, diagnose faults, determine current operating function to the design requirements, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.

  • Reading and working from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and material.

Evaluations: (This may be tested)

LANGUAGE: English level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to identify problems or dangers, report issues and provide solutions.

  • Communication and interpersonal skills to answer queries from end-users.

  • Ability to work as part of a team, work under pressure and a tight schedule.

  • A flexible approach to work shifts and answer emergency calls at all hours.

  • A current class B, CM, DL driver’s license is required.

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:
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