The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam is seeking a Carpentry Maintenance Worker to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, installations, and inspections of interior building assemblies, furnishings, and fixtures at Embassy buildings and residences.
Responsibilities
- Enter work orders relating to system and equipment problems and coordinate with personnel responsible for executing the work.
- Install and repair walls, ceilings, floors, doors, partitions, fittings, furnishings and fixtures.
- Repair, adjust and install doors, windows, hardware, wall and ceiling finishes, floor coverings, sunshades, blinds and fixed furnishings.
- Respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours when there is an imminent threat to personnel safety or structural integrity.
- Install, remove, relocate and repair interior finishes, furnishings, fixtures and other building components.
- Repair and install drywall, plaster walls, ceiling assemblies and related accessories.
- Install, replace, repair and open mechanical locks.
- Order and maintain stocks of carpentry and painting supplies and replacement parts.
- Assist with safety programmes, testing checklists and contractor quality inspections.
- Inspect, adjust and troubleshoot carpentry shop equipment.
- Lubricate machines, change and sharpen saw blades, and adjust drive-belt tensions.
- Maintain doors, windows, hardware, wall and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds.
- Repair and replace deteriorated caulking and sealants.
- Maintain smoke barriers and the integrity of pressurised interior spaces.
- Conduct routine inspections and prepare written condition reports.
- Assist in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programmes.
- Record operational data and complete maintenance forms, logs and reports.
- Assist with documentation for maintenance, repair and renovation projects.
- Solicit and monitor contractors and escort local contractors within Embassy facilities.
- Perform other duties assigned by the agency.
Requirements
- Completion of secondary school (O-Level)
- At least three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building assemblies, furnishings, and fixtures
- Carpentry and general building construction skills
- Ability to set up and operate woodworking and metalworking machines, power tools, and hand tools safely
- Ability to read and work from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and material lists
- Ability to identify problems and potential hazards, report issues, and recommend solutions
- Flexibility to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls
- English Level 2 and Swahili Level 3 proficiency
- Current driving licence
- Ability to set up and operate woodworking and metalworking machines, power tools and hand tools safely
- Ability to use electronic measuring devices and recording instruments
- Ability to test control assemblies, check tolerances, diagnose faults and determine whether equipment meets design requirements and regulations
- Ability to read and work from sketches, architectural and engineering drawings, specifications and material lists
- Ability to identify problems and potential hazards, report issues and recommend solutions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team, under pressure and within tight schedules
- English and Swahili language skills
Document Requirements
- Resume
- Certificate
- work permit
Application Instructions
- Select "Apply to This Vacancy", complete the ERA application, and upload proof of citizenship, work permit (if applicable), O-Level certificate, and your CV.
- Enquiries: or 022-229-4148
