The American Embassy in Kathmandu is seeking an individual for the position of Maintenance Foreman.
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
The “Open To” category listed above refers to candidates who are eligible to apply for this position. The “Open To” category should not be confused with a “hiring preference” which is explained later in this vacancy announcement.
POSITION: Maintenance Foreman, FSN-7; FP-7
OPENING DATE: May 4, 2016
CLOSING DATE: May 18, 2016
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
The incumbent supervises a crew of up to 12 multi-skilled tradesmen responsible for performing building and ground maintenance and repair works on the U.S. Mission’s residential and office properties. The incumbent develops and organizes work plans for approved tasks; determines the level of resources needed in completing the tasks; and assigns work and provides on-the-job instructions to tradesmen.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
1. EDUCATION: Successful completion of Secondary School is required. Completion of vocational training producing journeyman skills in mechanical or electrical or civil engineering trade is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: At least three years of journeyman level experience in maintenance or construction trades is required. One year of supervisory experience is required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level III (good working knowledge) speaking/reading/writing English is required. Level III (good working knowledge) speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required. English Language ability will be tested.
4. KNOWLEDGE: Thorough knowledge of the use of various tools and equipment related to various maintenance trades is required. Good knowledge of local building codes and accepted trade practices is required. Good working knowledge of various Windows based computer applications and AutoCAD is required. Computer skills will be tested.
5. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ability to supervise and give on-the-job instructions to multi-trade work force using good leadership skills is required. A valid local driver’s Class A & B license is required.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities
may be obtained on our website at http://nepal.usembassy.gov/about_the_embassy/job-opportunities.html
WHERE TO APPLY:
E-mail Address: Recruitktm1@state.gov (write “Application for Maintenance Foreman” in the Subject Line)
Or Human Resources Office G.P.O. Box 295 Kathmandu, Nepal
(Please clearly mark your envelope as “Application for Maintenance Foreman)”
This Job is expired. The Company is no longer accepting applications for this position.
The mission of the U.S. Embassy in Nepal is to assist Nepal’s development as a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic nation that contributes positively to regional stability. In pursuit of this goal, the United States encourages multi-party democracy, including respect for human rights and the rule of law, and sustainable, market-oriented, and private-sector-led economic development.
