U.S. Embassy in Uganda HVAC Controls Technician Jobs in Uganda

U.S. Embassy in Uganda HVAC Controls Technician Jobs in Uganda

Announcement Number: Kampala-2022-044

Position Title: HVAC Controls Technician

Opening Period: 10/06/2022 – 10/20/2022

Series/Grade: FSN 7/FP-7

Salary: UGX 50,500,012

For More Info: KampalaHR@state.gov

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources (Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust

Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of HVAC Controls Technician.

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time, 40 hours per week

Start Date:

Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/ certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: Yes

Duties

The incumbent reports to the Building Engineer Supervisor.

The incumbent is employed as a journeyman level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Controls Technician to carry out skilled maintenance and repair work throughout the Chancery Compound/GSO Warehouse on critical and non-critical electrical components within the functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, above and below ground infrastructures, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education:

Completion of secondary school required. Successful completion of specialized vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level HVAC mechanical technicians and mechanical system specialist trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities is required.

A portion of the training must be in HVAC Controls and the interfacing with Building Automated Systems Technology

Requirements

Experience:

A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at the journey-level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial HVAC and/or other mechanical system digital building controls with interfacing to the building automation systems.

Work experience must show a progression of increased responsibility, and the ability to repair complex equipment, components, and systems.

Job Knowledge:

The incumbent is required to know electrical theory, ohms law, circuit wiring, the laws of thermodynamics and their application to HVAC system design, installation, repair, and operations and maintenance.

The incumbent must have detailed technical knowledge of HVAC control systems and basic knowledge of how control systems interface with the other operating systems including the building automation system.

His/her knowledge base must be broad, encompassing many different makes and models, able to perform the required maintenance on each system.

Must have a very good technical understanding of major building electrical/mechanical systems and equipment.

Knowledge of International Building Code standards including electrical and mechanical requirements, and fire and life safety codes is required.

Evaluations: (This May be Tested)

Language:

English level III (Good working knowledge) Written/ Speaking/ Reading is required.

Luganda level III (Good knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required.

Skills and Abilities

The incumbent must be able to read and interpret mechanical layout drawings, electrical drawings, riser diagrams, wiring schematics, various equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and other construction documents.

The incumbent shall have skills and abilities in the following areas:

Testing mechanical components and taking equipment readings with various meters, hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools to determine the root cause of a problem, and the appropriate repairs.

Must be able to use tools of the trade in order to install, troubleshoot, and repair the components associated with the HVAC mechanical controls and their interface devices with the building automation systems.

Additional skills include working with the building automation systems, emergency power sources including UPS’s and standby generator; distinguishing frequencies and sounds, color codes and odors in the operation of equipment in order to troubleshoot for repairs.

Must have substantial skill in comprehending engineering reports, specifications and related materials in English.

Additional abilities include responding to emergency

situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs; work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, working on ladders at various heights, and working in temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors, to complete work assignments; communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information.

Must be computer literate, able to use the Microsoft Office Suite software including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point; able to draft reports and create spreadsheets, and able to write e-mails and research information on the Internet.

A valid driver’s license is required. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks. Must be organized.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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.

Other Information:

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”), 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; and (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 Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.

All applications must be submitted online.

For further assistance call 0414-306001

You will receive confirmation of registration and proceed to apply.

On completion of this process, you will receive an auto response via your email.

What to Expect Next:

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 Uganda.

For more information and job application details, see: U.S. Embassy in Uganda HVAC Controls Technician Jobs in Uganda

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