Refrigeration/Air-Conditioning Mechanic at US Embassy

United States Mission Nigeria
Vacancy Announcement
No.  2015-083    Date:   October 30, 2015    Ref: A52949
Subject:    REFRIGERATION / AIR-CONDITIONING MECHANIC
Location:    LAGOS – FACILITY MAINTENANCE SECTION
Applicability:    ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES

OPEN TO:    All Interested Candidates
POSITION TITLE: Refrigeration / Air-Conditioning Mechanic, FSN-4/FP-AA*
OPENING DATE:    October 30, 2015
CLOSING DATE:    November 13, 2015
WORK HOURS:         Full-time; 48 hours/week
SALARY:    OR – Ordinarily Resident–N 3,599,599.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-4
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM-US$24,763.00, EFM-U$24,763.00, Starting Salary) p.a.  Position Grade: FP-AA*

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE  TO  BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST.

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Refrigeration / Air-conditioning Mechanic in the Facilities Maintenance Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent is assigned to the Facility Maintenance Section Refrigeration / Air- Conditioning Shop. S/he is responsible to the Maintenance Foreman for all assigned duties as an Air Conditioning Mechanic in the trade. The program is to install, diagnose faulty equipment/systems, and make repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, circulation and repair of appliances.

To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.

• Completion of Secondary / Technical school is required. Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman in refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic skill is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year journeyman mechanic experience is required.
• Level II (Limited knowledge) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Full journeyman mechanic knowledge in air-conditioning and refrigeration is required.
• Must be able to use all types of air-conditioning and refrigeration tools.
• A valid Nigerian driver’s license is required.