About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

Current Employees of the Mission

For USEFM – FP grade is FP-08.  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission 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.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the  in the Facilities Management Section.

Supervisory Position:

Yes

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The applicant must demonstrate mastery of Janitorial practical (hands on) skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to multitask. Must be highly organized and demonstrate good time management abilities. Must demonstrate computer skills and be able to effectively use Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel. S/he must be able to draft clear and concise reports, in English, for the Facility Manager or other stakeholders. Ability to lift and carry heavy items, climb ladders, and traverse work platforms such as scaffolding is required. Must demonstrate good judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to utilize the Department’s computerized maintenance management system, GMMS, to track and plan janitorial activities and associated resource allocations. Interpersonal skills and customer communication abilities are critical.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• • Public Trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 6 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary school is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in a Janitor capacity at a major resort, hospital, office complex, or a large university/school system that has a formal janitorial program. The applicant’s work experience must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility throughout their career, including troubleshooting, work planning for self and others, and accountability for building equipment and systems.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

English – Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing
Bemba/Nyanja – Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

The applicant must demonstrate that s/he has in-depth theoretical knowledge in the field of janitorial services. S/he should be knowledgeable concerning industry standard cleaning procedures and be able create effective cleaning and sanitizing schedules. The applicant should understand how to select and apply cleaning chemicals for all types of surfaces. The applicant should understand how to read and follow manufactures product instructions and correlating safety data sheets (SDSs). Must know how to properly maintain janitorial equipment including but not limited to floor buffers, carpet shampooing machines, and vacuums. The applicant should have a solid understanding of industry recognized best practices. Must be familiar with industry standards, commonly used materials, supplies, and specialty tools of the trade. S/he must have knowledge of leadership principles that promote efficiency and build team morale. S/he must know how to use Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

The applicant must demonstrate mastery of Janitorial practical (hands on) skills. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to multitask. Must be highly organized and demonstrate good time management abilities. Must demonstrate computer skills and be able to effectively use Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel. S/he must be able to draft clear and concise reports, in English, for the Facility Manager or other stakeholders. Ability to lift and carry heavy items, climb ladders, and traverse work platforms such as scaffolding is required. Must demonstrate good judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

 

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • Certificate (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Passport copy

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website U.S. Embassy  or follow us at LinkedIn.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.