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Title: Lead Janitor
Title: Lead Janitor
Organisation: United
States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Salary Grade: UGX
27,690,611 – UGX 40,489,793
27,690,611 – UGX 40,489,793
Vacancy Announcement Number: Kampala-2018-026
Reports to: Maintenance
Supervisor
Supervisor
About US Embassy:
The United States
Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for
over 30 years. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S
Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and
organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the
direction of the Ambassador.
Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for
over 30 years. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S
Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and
organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the
direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices
operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Lead Janitor will be responsible for
maintaining the daily cleanliness of the Chancery and surrounding buildings. The incumbent could be assigned work tasks to support conference room setups, AV
support setup and moving tables and chairs for various functions within the
Chancery facility. Position directly supervises twelve (12) Janitorial Staff.
maintaining the daily cleanliness of the Chancery and surrounding buildings. The incumbent could be assigned work tasks to support conference room setups, AV
support setup and moving tables and chairs for various functions within the
Chancery facility. Position directly supervises twelve (12) Janitorial Staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The incumbent offers work guidance,
supervises and trains approximately 12 janitors in the establishment and
maintenance of janitorial procedures and processes; maintains discipline
and effectiveness among his subordinates; establishes a budget and works
within it; develops contacts with local supply vendors to ensure quality
of merchandise and competitive prices. - Ensures facility janitors are managing
the following: maintaining the daily cleanliness of USG owned properties
to include: Chancery, MCAC, SCAC and the GSO Warehouse; setting up tables
and chairs in conference rooms or for special events; supporting the
movement of furniture and equipment; supporting make ready actions for
incoming employees - The incumbent assigns work tasks,
instructs on proper cleaning methods to accomplish assigned tasks and
ensures that all tasks are completed satisfactorily. - Schedules annual leave and ensures
coverage during both annual and sick leave to ensure that the coverage is
maintained. - Completes Evaluation Performance Reports
and takes appropriate disciplinary action of staff when necessary or
directed. - Continually works to proactively
increase morale and identify ways to support staff in their daily work
environment. - Incumbent develops and advises the maintenance
supervisor on budgetary requirements to implement the programs including
the identification of appropriate commercial sources and cultivation of
supplier relationships - Signs for and maintains all equipment
and suppliers necessary for the satisfactory completion of assignments,
including brooms, mops, buckets, vacuums, buffing machines, cleaning
suppliers, and hand carts - Secures all tools, equipment and
supplies to avoid theft or vandalism. This position description in no way
states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
incumbent. Incumbent will e required to follow any other instructions and
to perform any other duties requested by his/her agency.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed
below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the US Embassy Lead
Janitor career opportunity should have completed Secondary School both “O”
and “A” level is required. - A minimum of three years general
custodial operations required with one year of supervisory experience is
required. Must have experience cleaning large scale facilities and be
aware of all cleaning principles related to green environments. - Ability to develop written plans and
schedules, must be able to train, supervise, coordinate and assign
janitors. Knowledge on established practices, policies, and procedures of
the janitorial trade is required. - Must be capable of performing some heavy
physical work including wearing and training staff on how to use backpack
HEPA filter vacuums. Must be able to work independently and be able to
perform all job activities and duties in a responsible manner to avoid
safety and health hazards. - Must be able to properly utilize
appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Must inform
maintenance supervisor of all accidents, illnesses, injuries either
experienced or witnessed on property. Must possess a valid driver’s
license. - General computer literacy is required in
multiple applications (MS Office Suites). - Language Proficiency: Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge)
speaking/reading/writing of English is required.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United States Embassy
in Kampala are encouraged to Apply Online by following the instructions below;
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United States Embassy
in Kampala are encouraged to Apply Online by following the instructions below;
- Applicants shall be required to register
under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link, Click
Here - You will receive confirmation on
registration and proceed to apply. - On completion of this process you will
receive an auto response via your email.
NB: Applicants
claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation
confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the
Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the
VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the
certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If
the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR
office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s
preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria
for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member
Employment Policy (FMEP).
claiming a U.S. Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation
confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the
Veteran’s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the
VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the
certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If
the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR
office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s
preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria
for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member
Employment Policy (FMEP).
Deadline: 19th June 2018
The US Mission in
Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment
to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual
orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal
employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity
enhancement programs.
Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment
to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual
orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal
employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity
enhancement programs.
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