Maintenance Supervisor (open to all)

at  Embassy Brussels

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 07. 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 effective 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 effective immediately.
Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years of experience in a specialized trades field (electrician, building mechanic or heating and cooling technician).
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must understand building codes and regulations. Must have a good knowledge of the electrical, plumbing and HVAC trades and journeyman level experience of at least one of the electrical, building mechanic or HVAC fields.
Education Requirements:
High school degree and technical training in one of the trade fields (electrician, building mechanic or heating and cooling technician).
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge in English and good working knowledge in French or Dutch. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good computer skills to include Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Outlook). Holder of a 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.

DUTIES

The Office Building Maintenance Team (OBMT) team lead has full supervisory responsibilities for a 6 members maintenance team made up of two electricians, one building mechanic, two heating and cooling technician and two trades helpers. Jobholder is responsible for the overall maintenance and care of the Bilateral Chancery building, US Mission to the EU Chancery building, Joint Administrative Services Building and the Bilateral Chief of Mission Residence.

ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS AND SUPERVISORY TASKS

The OBMT Team lead coordinates the work schedules, work areas and the delivery of tools and materials for special projects that are being completed by 2 to 10 Contractors. Leads internal projects, i.e. office renovations, equipment replacement projects, and supervises every aspect of the contractor’s work from design, demolition, build out and fit out. Evaluates the work of contractors and can reject their work to ensure that high standard quality requirements are being met.