Facility Maintenance Assistant (Nationals Only)
Perform maintenance and repairs on plumbing and electrical systems
Overview
Perform maintenance and repairs on plumbing and electrical systems
You have:
- Education: 14th Grade Degree in electrical field (bachelor’s degree is preferred)
- At least 1 to 2 years progressive work experience in same field with commercial, UN or other NGOs
- Ability to write reports and have knowledge of email writing and MS. Office programmes
- Spoken and written English fluency preferably with command of Pashto and Dari
- Technical Competency: Communication and reporting skills
- Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background
Job Description
General Duties:
Facilities Maintenance Assistant performs a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of plumbing & electrical. Maintains, services, and conducts minor repairs of equipment. Being Facilities Maintenance Assistant complies with established safety guidelines and procedures. Reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Facilities Maintenance Assistant works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Collaborate with vendors on maintenance/repairs. Assists in developing and implement maintenance policies and procedures. Complete work with a high level of quality and reliability.
Specific Duties:
- Routinely inspecting electrical systems and plumbing such as wiring, fixtures, and plumbing appliances and immediate fix them. - Identifying faults or hazards in the properties for the (electrical, air conditioning, Plumbing, carpentry, landscape, constructional…etc) and address the issue to the line manager for an immediate fix. - Troubleshooting electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing system failures and ensuring it is always sustainable within the IRC premises. - To have the ability to fix/replace electrical cabling and wiring with standard performance. - Testing of electrical systems, air conditioning with testers and find out defaults for repair. - Conducting maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures of electrical system/Plumbing. - Providing suggestions for electrical equipment, cabling replacement and plumbing accessories. - Installing new emergency appliances in the building when necessary - To understand the power and installation system of solar panels and recommend solar power standardization.
Qualifications
- Education: 14th Grade Degree in electrical field (bachelor’s degree is preferred) - Years of Experience: At least 1 to 2 years progressive work experience in same field with commercial, UN or other NGOs - Skills: Ability to write reports and have knowledge of email writing and MS. Office programmes. - Spoken and written English fluency preferably with command of Pashto and Dari. - Technical Competency: - Communication and reporting skills - Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English - Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, Access, and internet) an advantage - Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a plumbing or electrical issue? | This question assesses your hands-on experience and problem-solving skills in maintenance. | Provide a specific situation where you identified a problem and detail the steps you took to resolve it. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when multiple maintenance requests come in at the same time? | The interviewer wants to understand your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain the safety procedures you follow when performing maintenance work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with technical reporting and documentation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure quality and reliability in your maintenance work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |