Facility Maintenance Assistant (Nationals Only)

Perform maintenance and repairs on plumbing and electrical systems

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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.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org