The U.S. Embassy in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is seeking individuals for the position of one Maintenance and Repair Technician in the Facilities Management Section.

Opening Date : August 04, 2017
Closing Date : August 17, 2017
Open to : all interested candidates/All Sources
Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week)

SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 9,123,040 p.a. (Starting Salary)
(Position Grade : FSN-07)

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

Position is located in the Facility Maintenance Section of the Management Office. The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to maintain and repair the building equipment. The incumbent shall perform maintenance and troubleshooting actions on building systems, machineries, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and troubleshoot all building equipment. The position requires specialized knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. The incumbent is immediately supervised by the Senior Engineering Technician.

Required Qualifications :

NOTE : All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Education :

This position requires a university degree in electrical or Mechanical engineering field. Competency test to determine skills may be required.

● Work Experience :
Minimum of three (3) years of field experience in the operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical systems is required. The experience may be gained as a result of performing general maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Language Proficiency :
Level IV (Fluent) French reading/writing/speaking is required ;
Level III (Good working knowledge) English reading/writing/speaking is required.
English language skill will be tested.

• Job Knowledge :
The incumbent shall possess job knowledge to include computer literacy,
strong math and the ability to use measurement tools. Must have expert working knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems, direct digital control technology, devices and sequence of controls.

• Skills and Abilities :
The incumbent shall have the skills and abilities in the following areas : testing mechanical and electrical components and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools to determine appropriate system errors. These will be tested.

TO APPLY :
A) - Required forms : Interested applicants for this position must submit the following, or the application will not be considered :
1. New form : Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member –DS-174 completed in English ; (available on the Embassy Web site or request a copy at S/C.A.C west side entrance of the Embassy), and
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form
DD-214 with their application.

B) - Required documentation/attachments : 1). photocopies of attestations/certificates of work, service, trainings ; essays. 2). photocopies of diplomas, degrees, awards earned that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Note :
 Applicants should retain original copies of all documentation which accompanies their applications.
 Any application not fully completed will not be considered.
 All applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
 All applications must be for an open/advertised position.
 Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
 Any application not signed will not be considered.

Submit application to :
U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou
Attn : Human Resources Office
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR TECHNICIAN, VA# 021/2017- FSN 07
01 B.P. 35 Ouagadougou 01, Secteur 15, Ouaga 2000 /Avenue Sembene Ousmane,
Rue 15.873
E-mail : HROouaga@state.gov
Phone : (226) 25-49-54-98

The US Mission in Ouagadougou 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.