Maintenance Worker TC4, Administrative Management Services, DFAM, NYHQ

Finance & Economy Admin

Overview

Coordinate day-to-day maintenance operations of UNICEF premises.

You have:

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience of relevant office building maintenance & trades services.
• Knowledge of building fire and safety codes.
• Good knowledge of English in both written and verbal; knowledge of another UN language is an asset.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to work efficiently within timeframes required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy required in dealing with UNICEF employees and external parties.
• Prior experience working in the UN System or other international development organization is desirable.

Contract

This is a TC-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Trades and Crafts. It is normally only for nationals. More about TC-4 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope...

The main purpose of this post under the supervision of the Facilities Specialist (P-3) is to coordinate the day-to-day maintenance operations of UNICEF premises at NJ Warehouse, 3 UN and 633 Third Avenue, including but not limited to, basic repairs, painting, locksmith work, specification and installation of office furniture, office reconfigurations, assembly and

disassembly of modular workstations and other furniture, staff moves, set-up of conference rooms and events-related activities.

How can you make a difference?

1. NJ Warehouse Operations

• Ensures the UNICEF warehouse facility is fully operational at all times

• Responsible for overall security, i.e., video surveillance equipment, opening & closing the warehouse

• Coordinate and organize the storage of all materials including UNICEF archival projects, ICT, etc.

• Arrange for asset and e waste disposal and recycling pickups including computer equipment which includes the retrieval, verification, check and scanning of assets for disposal

• Coordinate shipping and receiving related activities

• Safely Operator all warehouse equipment, i.e., Forklift, Pallet Jacks, etc.

• Perform basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs in the NJ warehouse

• Maintain all storage rooms and warehouse areas in an organized manner

• Supervise repairs and construction works in coordination with AMS/FMS management

• Arrange for repairs to all warehouse equipment

• Perform additional tasks associated with warehouse housekeeping.

2. Facilities Management Operations

• Provide facilities maintenance support on an as-needed basis and at the discretion of supervisor to review floors, conference rooms, offices and facilities at 3 UN Plaza and 633 Third Avenue and ensure proper upkeep of premises.

• Attend to service request as assigned on an ad-hoc basic, for furniture moves, repairs, installations, furniture orders.

• On an as-needed basis, and at the discretion of supervisor, monitor on-site work being performed by contracted companies performing preventive maintenance, construction, alterations, carpentry, painting, carpet installing, cleaning, etc.

• In conjunction with TC5 Maintenance Assistance to perform periodic review, re-arrangement and cleaning of storage spaces in the HQ premises and Secaucus Warehouse to ensure that furniture parts are properly stored, fire codes are met and all items are accessible for the maintenance operation.

3. Routine Building Maintenance Operations

• Responsible for all Building and Maintenance Operations at the UNICEF Secaucus Warehouse.

• In order of priority, arrange for prompt completion of all necessary maintenance works at the Warehouse. At 3-UN and 633, tasks will be particularly assigned on an as-needed basis by supervisor.

• Report upon completion of tasks through procedure and keep these reports and emails on file.

• Office Space reconfigurations: a. When assigned by the Facilities Services Specialist, follow up on requests for space reconfigurations which include but are not limited to change of furniture lay-out, move and assembly of furniture, leveling, bolting, etc.; perform repairs, installations, relocations and distribution as required. b. Compile list of all obsolete and damaged furniture items at the warehouse with complete details for disposal purposes. Provide such list to Sr. Maintenance Assistant and Inventory Assistant.

• Maintain stock and prepare inventory of maintenance related items such as carpet & ceiling tiles, filters, lock sets, blank keys, paints, miscellaneous hardware, bulbs, ballasts, engraving supplies, cleaning supplies, etc.

• Arrange for internal moving of cartons, packages and furniture items within, and between 3UN, 633 Third Avenue and Secaucus Warehouse locations.

4. Security and Safety Premises

• Perform in the absence of TC5 Maintenance Assistant inspection of premises to ensure safety and security of premises.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Education: Completion of secondary education is required.

Experience:

- Minimum of 4 years “hands on” experience of relevant office building maintenance & trades services, i.e. electrical, plumbing, office construction, floor space layouts, locksmith, engraving machines, power tools, mechanical systems, floor space layouts, electrical installation, partitioning, office modular furniture, office machines, furniture repairs and partitioning systems a must (preferably Knoll – Morrison & ACME system 375).

• Knowledge of building fire and safety codes.

• Good communication skills and ability to work in multicultural environment.

• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

• Must have excellent organizational skills with ability to work efficiently within timeframes required. Exercise sound judgement in responding to requests, complaints and crises. Ability to work under tight schedule.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills. Diplomacy, courtesy, discretion and initiative necessary.

• Good team player and able to work harmoniously with colleagues also under stress and prepared to deal with issues which arise on a contingent basis.

• Tact and diplomacy required in dealing with UNICEF employees and external parties.

• Prior experience working in the UN System or other international development organization is desirable.

• Non-US candidates must be in possession of a US G-4 Visa or be a US Permanent Resident

Language: Good knowledge of English in both written and verbal. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

Specific Technical Knowledge Required (for the job)

• Fire and safety regulations governing staff and numerous outside trades that do work in UNICEF premises, i.e. construction, electrical, plumbing, etc.

• Knowledge of office construction, floorspace layouts, electrical installation, partitioning, furniture systems and details of installation.

• Knowledge of Knoll-Morrison office modular furniture, ACME office front system 375 and partitioning systems for installation of modular workstations and parts.

• Locksmith manuals and code books.

• Equipment repairs.

• JIU Guidelines

-Knoll-Morrison manuals for installation of modular workstations and parts.

• Technical expertise in locksmith, computerized sign engraving, building maintenance, office machine and furniture repair.

• Locksmith manuals and code books. Equipment repairs.

• Incumbent must be well versed in the techniques, procedures and practices of all trades relating to building maintenance and operation which include construction, electrical, plumbing, partitioning, carpeting, painting, and must be familiar with office space guidelines

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org