Carpenter (open to all)

at  Embassy Brussels

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 09. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
!!! Post policy update: Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply. !!!
If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start working as of immediately.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of initial one-year contract.
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (38 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
If the candidate meets all of the onboarding criteria they could start working as of immediately.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

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

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

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 wood working 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 host country regulations.
• Reading and working from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and material list.

Education Requirements:
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.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge in Dutch or French; limited knowledge in English. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to identify problems or dangers, report issues and provide solution.
• 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 valid driver’s license B.
  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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.
  Qualifications:
  All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications. All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) certification.

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy/Consulate, 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 with various manual tasks such as: demolition work, painting, plumbing, carpentry work, routine and preventive maintenance, and general clean-up of work areas.