Jobs in Abuja at The American Embassy for an A/C Technician

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the below position of Conditioning (A/C) Technician in the Facilities Maintenance Section.
Job Title: A/C Technician
Job No. 2012-008
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Salary: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N1,393,184 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
Position Grade: FSN-04
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – AEFM, EFM/MOH - US$24,518 (Starting Salary) p.a.; Position Grade: FP-AA

Location: Abuja – Facilities Maintenance

Job Function

• Incumbent performs skilled journeyman level refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic work, which includes the installation, maintenance and repair of electric powered refrigeration and air-conditioning equipments and systems.
• Equipment and systems may include, but are not limited to industrial and residential refrigerators and freezers, cold storage equipment, dehumidifiers, water coolers and air-conditioning systems.

• Completion of Primary school is required.
• Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Writing in English is required.
• Full journeyman mechanic knowledge in air-conditioning and refrigeration is required.
• Must be able to use all types of air-conditioning tools.
• Completion of vocational training or apprenticeship recognized as producing journeyman mechanic skill is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year journeyman mechanic in air-condition experience is required.
• A valid Nigerian driver’s license is required.

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment(FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs
• Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

• Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
• Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
• A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.