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Job for a Janitor at The U.S. Embassy in Abuja
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified
candidate for the position below in Facilities Maintenance Section
(FAC):
Job Title: Janitor, FSN- 02/FP-CC
Ref: A56053, A56055
Location: Abuja, Facilities Maintenance Section(FMC).
Work Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Slot: 2
Basic Function of the Position
- The incumbent performs janitorial duties in the classified areas at the Embassy Compound.
- Provides escort duties for Facility Maintenance (FAC) contractors.
- The position is responsible for operating Facilities Maintenance Sections (FAC) man-lift equipment.
- S/he is responsible for cleaning classified area, equipment
rooms, pent house and unclassified spaces, receives expendable
janitorial supplies from General Services Office (GSO) stores.
- Additionally, s/he routinely washes towels, bed sheets and
medical clothing from the Embassy’s Health Unit, and performs other
duties as assigned by the FAC Administrative Assistant or Facility
Manager.
Position Requirements
Note: All applicants MUST address each required
qualification listed below with specific information supporting each
item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant
is not qualified.
- Completion of Secondary School Education is required.
- Minimum of one (1) year responsible experience in janitorial services is required.
- Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing in English Language is required.
- Knowledge of janitorial supply instructions, materials and equipment is required.
Hiring Preference Selection Process
When qualified, 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**
Important Information
- Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S.
Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of
the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and,
if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.
- If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not
received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy
announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in
the application process.
- Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.
- ** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP.
Additional Selection Criteria
- Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
- The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.
- Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at
least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be
considered eligible to apply for this position.
- Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not
eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating
of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee
Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
- Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA)
or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within
the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When
Actually Employed(WAE) work schedule
Salary
OR - Ordinarily Resident - N2,385,434 p.a (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-02
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident -
AEFM -
US$20,623 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-CC
How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
- 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 U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
- Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB.
- Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
- E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.
- 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.
Submit Application to:
[email protected]
Click here to download the Position Description (PDF)
Click here to download Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) (PDF 1.78 MB)
Click here to download the Instructions for Completing DS-174 (PDF 2.40 MB)
Note:
- Mailed (paper/hard copies) applications will NOT be accepted.
- All not ordinarily resident applicants must have the required
work and residency permits to be eligible for
Consideration. A U.S. Citizen EFM does not have to be
residing in country to be considered, but the
sponsoring officer under chief of mission (com) authority
does have to Be assigned officially to post.
- Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.
Application Deadline 10th June, 2016.