Electrical Maintenance Worker at US Embassy

Duties

Working in the Facility Management section of the Consulate, the Electrical Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled electrical preventive maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.                                                                                                                                                          

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and components experience as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

The following Knowledge is required. 

• Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase systems.
• Minor component replacement and repairs of motors, generators, controls, and recording instruments.
• Electrical testing procedures in circuitry and control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material list.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
• LANGUAGE:  Limited knowledge in speaking/reading/writing of English is required.  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The following skills and abilities are required.

• 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.
• Must have a clear valid Nigerian driver's license.