SSC Passed Job - The Embassy of the United States of America-Maintenance Foreman

Job Description / Responsibility

• U.S. Embassy Dhaka is seeking applications for the position of Maintenance Foreman in Residential Maintenance Unit (RMU) at the Facilities Management (FM) section.
• Primary responsibility of the incumbent is the supervision of assigned craftsmen and mechanics for maintenance and repair of all short term leased (STL) residences.
• S/he also supervises the work of landlords and contractors in US Government residences, and conducts maintenance surveys of new lease and lease renewal inspections for short term leased (STL) properties.
• Responsible for quality assurance, painting, appliance replacement, residential renovation, fire, safety and health inspection programs, and integrated pest management (IPM).

Job Nature

Full-time

Educational Requirements

• Minimum Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and successful completion of a trade course of 2 to 3 years duration from any recognized institution/school is required.
• (You must attach a copy of your SSC and trade course certificate along with your application form.)

Experience Requirements

• At least 8 year(s)

Additional Job Requirements

• Level III (Good working knowledge) English and Level IV (Fluent) Bangla speaking/reading is required. English language proficiency will be tested.
• Minimum eight years general experience in a relevant maintenance field, two years of which must have been at a foreman or supervisory level, and minimum one year in supervising a maintenance support operation is required.
• Practical knowledge of building operation and building maintenance practices, carpentry, metal work, appliance, masonry and painting trades. A broad range of working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, sewage, fire protection and electro-mechanical systems found in commercial and industrial complexes & industrial safety practices.
• Must be able to identify maintenance deficiencies and determine cost effective and practical method of correction. Must have supervisory skills. Must be able to read and interpret building and construction drawings and Manufacturer's Technical manuals. Must have organizational skills to control 10,000 to 15,000 work orders per year.

Job Location

Dhaka 

Apply Instruction

Please find the full job announcement on our website at: dhaka.usembassy.gov . All applicants must complete the new Job Application form in English with contact telephone number and submit either by regular mail (postal service) or deliver by Hand to the South barrier (near the Nepal/Vatican Embassy) of the U.S. Embassy, Dhaka. Please do not send applications via fax.
The new Application form for Employment as a Locally Employed (LE) staff or Family Member, form DS-174 form is available at South barrier (near the Vatican/ Nepal Embassy) during office hours and are also available on our website.


Application Deadline : Jan 21, 2015