HEATING, VENTILATION AND A/C TECHNICIAN

Contract

This is a FS-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 8 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-5 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Engineering Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), Wau. Wau is classified in the "E" category and as a non-family duty station. The Heating, Ventilation and A/C (HVAC) Technician reports to the Field Engineer. The incumbent performs all tasks related to HVAC and refrigeration works in the mission including the installation of new systems as well as the maintenance, repair of existing systems; and she/he performs technical assessments and prepares technical reports related to HVAC works.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Heating, Ventilation and A/C (HVAC) Technician will be responsible for the following duties:

Operations: -Liaises frequently with the building maintenance unit supervisor to perform all tasks related to HVAC and refrigeration works in the mission including the installation of new systems as well as maintenance of existing systems. -Performs diagnostics and preventive maintenance of HVAC systems. -Ensures that HVAC works meet the safety and environmental standards in accordance with international codes and regulations. -Installs, maintains, services and repairs HVAC, refrigeration (including freezers), industrial kitchen equipment and kitchen appliances, and industrial and domestic gas equipment. -Carries out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all related installations and equipment. -Monitors the tools/equipment and spare parts inventory, ensuring the use of items/ spare parts in the most productive manner. -Liaises with relevant Engineer for expert advice on HVAC and other related words and other engineering sub-units for HVAC and related works. -Provides instructions on end-use care and servicing of HVAC and refrigeration works. -Trains end-user’s technicians in the proper operation, upkeep, general maintenance of HVAC and other equipment and monitoring adequate supply of spare parts for routine scheduled maintenance, as well as in maintaining log books, maintenance records and spare parts’ consumption records. -Coordinates with outside agencies appointed to enhance the unit’s maintenance capabilities. -Provides input for data entries in the asset control database immediately after receipt, repairs/overhaul, transfer, and disposal of equipment. -Manages the cell, supervises and delegates tasks to cell’s staff. -Provides evaluation reports on Cell’s Staff. Daily. - Inspect and evaluate the works of outsourced maintenance activities in HVAC sector and assist in approval of task orders submitted by contractor.

Administration: -Performs surveys and prepares technical reports. -Prepares material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions. -Provides lists of items/spare parts required as well as tools and equipment, well in advance. -Performs technical or other assessments of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets or buildings and infrastructure and prepares technical or other reports. -Applies and ensures adherence to safety programmes related to the safe operation of air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, generating sets or power tools and equipment of the building and maintenance trade. -Supervises ad hoc tradesmen, local and international junior staff assigned to the team by determining workloads and schedules. -Reviews and recommends for approval work orders and assigns day to day repair and maintenance tasks to tradesmen and technicians being supervised. -Inspects and reports on construction project work and maintenance work carried out either by contractors or tradesmen and staff under supervision and ensures proper utilization of available resources. -Reads and interprets specifications and technical drawings, schedules, manuals for construction projects, installations and upgrade repair of infrastructure. Prepares bills of quantities and costing for infrastructure projects. Resolves problems; inspects quality of work and work performance. -Assists in carrying out technical assessments of existing building and infrastructure. -Assists in the preparation of cost estimates for infrastructure projects and maintenance programmes. Assists in technically evaluating bids and proposals for construction projects. -Provides inputs periodically for assessment of performance levels of assigned local and international staff. Daily.

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies •Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competencies in the HVAC and related trades; Knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment; Ability to handle hand and power tools of HVAC and knowledge of relevant safety procedures; Ability to read blue prints and rough drawings; Ability to prioritize activities and assignments and adjust priorities as required; Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

•Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

  Education High school diploma or equivalent is required.

  Job - Specific Qualification Technical Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC)/Refrigeration or equivalent is required.

  Work Experience At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in construction project implementation in a private, commercial or military environment, in installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing air-conditioning and refrigeration installations, electrical systems, or buildings and infrastructure is required.

  Previous experience in a post conflict environment or other field operation is desirable.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

  Special Notice Extension of the appointment is subject to Extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

Qualified women that meet the requirements of this job opening are particularly encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration in accordance with the United Nations efforts to increase women participation in its workforce.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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