Vacancy Announcement from US Embassy. US Mission, Nepal

U.S. Mission, Nepal 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

(Announcement Number: 16-48)

 

The American Embassy in Kathmandu is seeking an individual for the Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic position. 

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates 

POSITION: Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic, FSN-04; FP-AA 

OPENING DATE: November 30, 2016 

CLOSING DATE: December 14, 2016 

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week 

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. 

 

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION 
The incumbent installs and performs all aspects of preventive maintenance and repairs of stand-alone and centralized heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, air cleaning, filtering, and circulating equipment installed in the U.S. Mission's facilities and properties. The incumbent develops work plan and maintains up-to-date and accurate maintenance records of all air-handling equipment. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED 

NOTE: Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified. 

1. EDUCATION: Completion of Secondary School is required. Completion of vocational training, apprenticeship or equivalent experience producing journeyman level technical skills in refrigeration and A/C operation and repair is required. 
2. EXPERIENCE: At least two years of experience as a journeyman A/C Technician is required. 
3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) of speaking/reading/writing English is required. Level III (good working knowledge) of speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required. English Language ability will be tested. 
4. KNOWLEDGE: Excellent knowledge of all technical phases of air-handling equipment is required. Good working knowledge of local building codes and established trade and safety practices associated with refrigeration and air-conditioning trade is required. 
5. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skills in using all tools of the trade including electrical testing equipment, gas and electric welding equipment, pipe and tubing benders, voltmeter, ammeter, wattmeter, ohmmeter, and manifold gauges are required. The ability to read technical manuals, schematic drawings and blueprints is required. General level journeyman technical skills in all maintenance activities are required. This will be tested. 
6. A valid local driver's Class A & B license is required. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained on our website at https://np.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Applicants must submit the following documents or the application will not be considered.

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), which is available on our website at https://np.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/ or by contacting Human Resources Office at the Embassy. 
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. copies of education certificates, transcripts, degrees, awards etc.) 

WHERE TO APPLY: 

E-mail Address: [email protected] (write "Application for Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic in the Subject Line) 
Or 
Human Resources Office 
G.P.O. Box 295 Kathmandu, Nepal 

(Please clearly mark your envelope as "Application for Refrigeration and A/C Mechanic)
 
For detailed vacancy announcement, please visit our website at 
https://np.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/