Dutch Embassy Jobs – Maintenance Officer/Handyman

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Organisation: Embassy of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands
Duty
Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports
to: Senior General
Affairs Officer
Job
Summary: The Maintenance
Officer/Handyman is responsible for smooth and sustainable maintenance of
Embassy property. He/she will carry out simple maintenance him/herself and
ensure that for more complicated maintenance the most cost effective external
firm is selected.
Key
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Repairing
    and replacing parts of installations in and contents of the Embassy
    building and/or residences of diplomatic staff and maintaining the grounds
    belonging to the building and/or Residences of diplomatic staff.
  • Repairing
    simple breakdowns and defects, carrying out simple repairs and making
    proposals to call in external firms
  • Ensuring
    sufficient supply of diesel for generators at Residences of diplomatic
    staff.
  • Doing
    simple shopping (for office requisites, housekeeping items, etc.).
  • Helping
    with internal removals.
  • On
    occasion processing outgoing mail.
  • On
    occasion, covering drivers’ and office attendants’ duties
  • Supervise
    and monitor implementation of maintenance repairs and other services by
    external companies
  • Source
    quotations for maintenance/repairs/other services .
  • He/she
    is able to work independently, has relevant education and experience, is
    flexible and has a high degree of integrity.
  • He/she
    is a good communicator.     
Qualifications,
Skills & Experience:
  • High
    degree of integrity
  • At
    least Ordinary Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Advanced
    knowledge of English language, both oral and written
  • At
    least 3 years practical experience with reputable organisation in the
    fields of electricity and plumbing
  • Must
    be able to maintain electrical installations
  • Must
    have valid driving permit for both car and motorbike
  • Be
    able to work long hours on occasion
  • Be
    able to work independently as well as in a team
  • Knowledge
    of safety regulations and the prescribed procedures.
  • Skill
    in using tools and simple equipment
  • Knowledge
    of cleaning techniques and products.     
How
to Apply: 
All interested candidates
should send their CVs and cover letters with three (3) professional referees to
the address or e-mail below. All applications shall be marked: “EKN Maintenance
Officer.” E-mails must not exceed 2 MB.

While we thank all applicants for your interest, only the selected will be
contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
People Performance Group
Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante
P.O. Box 12405, Kampala, Uganda

Attn.: The HR Consultant
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug
Deadline:
3rd July 2013
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