U.S. Embassy in Ghana HVAC Maintenance Worker (HVAC Mechanic) Jobs in Ghana

U.S. Embassy in Ghana HVAC Maintenance Worker (HVAC Mechanic) Jobs in Ghana

Announcement Number: Accra-2022-066

Hiring Agency: Embassy Accra

Position Title: HVAC Maintenance Worker (HVAC Mechanic) (All Interested Applicants / All Sources)

Open Period: 09/30/2022 - 10/14/2022
Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT

Series/Grade: LE - 1210 6

Salary: GHS ¢52,690 - GHS ¢52,690

Work Schedule: Full-time -

Promotion Potential: LE-6

Duty Location(s): 1 in Accra, GH

Telework Eligible: No

Overview

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM - FP is FP-8.

Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary

The US Mission in Accra is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of HVAC Maintenance Worker (HVAC Mechanic).

The schedule for this position is full time 40 hours per week.

Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance Worker carries out maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

Installs and repairs HVAC systems and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.

Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting and troubleshooting HVAC systems and equipment to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted air supply to critical facilities.

Requirements

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC systems is required.

Job Knowledge

Maintenance and repair of HVAC controls including motor starters, thermostats, humidistats, variable frequency drive (VFD) motors and controllers, motorized and gravity dampers, sensors and building automation systems, furnaces, hydronic systems, hot water heaters and heat pumps, evaporators and condensers, chillers and boilers.

Minor component replacement of motors, valves, pumps, controls and recording instruments.

HVAC testing procedures in control devices to monitor, diagnose faults, determine current operating capacity to the design requirements, all in accordance with US and host country regulations.

Reading and working from engineering drawings, specifications, HVAC schematics, one-line diagrams and material list.

Education Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the HVAC field is required.

Evaluations

Language

Good Working Knowledge in Reading/ Writing/ Speaking is required.

Limited Knowledge in Reading/Writing/Speaking Twi and Ga is required. (Language proficiency may be Tested)

Skills and Abilities

Optional: 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 also have a valid local drivers license (Class 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.

Agency Benefits

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana may receive a compensation package that may include

health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Hiring Preference Selection Process:

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.

Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.

Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

Hiring Preference Order

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM

FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

Important:

Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.

A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.

The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain:

(1) The military service dates including the expected discharge or release date

(2) The character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust Security clearance.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants

Residency and/or Work Permit

Degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver’s License

Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants

Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

Passport copy

DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana.

For more information and job application details, see: U.S. Embassy in Ghana HVAC Maintenance Worker (HVAC Mechanic) Jobs in Ghana

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