HVAC & Maintenance Technician (Senior)

Overview

The Work

The HVAC & Maintenance Technician (Senior) is a well-rounded, highly experienced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technical professional. The successful candidate must demonstrate a proactive, independent embassy work history with a focus on quality workmanship and service skills in the primary tasks of the responsibilities section listed below.

The HVAC & Maintenance Technician shall be responsible for proficient, dependable, and cost-effective operations and maintenance services based on industry best practices, manufacturer’s recommendations, applicable codes and standards and existing site conditions.

Must have an active TOP SECRET Clearance. 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• The HVAC & Maintenance Technician (Senior) shall provide all labor as necessary for the condition monitoring, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, testing and repair, to include replacement of major components, of all heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. This includes fan coil units, air supply and return systems, restroom ventilation systems, water filtration filters, minor plumbing repairs, and BAS systems.
• May include (general) Non-Specialized Building Maintenance support, assisting with non-specialized building maintenance as needed without compromising primary duties.
• Basic Carpentry: Repair and replace carpentry areas including floors, walls, ceilings, finishes, security door hardware, foundations, waterproofing seals, flashing, and temporary roof repairs. Maintain interior and exterior finishes, trim, and decor to match existing.
• Interior Floors and Floor Coverings: Repair or replace damaged flooring, sub-flooring to meet building standards.
• Carpeted Flooring: Repair damaged carpet, install transition strips, tighten loose carpeting, and repair seams to match or fix existing carpeting.
• Concrete Floors/Walls: Patch cracked, broken, or spalled areas.
• Interior Walls, Ceilings, Doors, and Trim: Repair or replace damaged walls, ceilings, doors, and trim to match the surrounding surfaces.
• Exterior Walls: Restore damaged or deteriorated wall areas to a serviceable, watertight, and weather-tight condition.
• Painting: Prepare surfaces and apply primer, intermediate, and finish coats as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need

• Possess a current Top Secret security clearance
• 8+ years of direct and relevant US Embassy experience to listed responsibilities demonstrating mastery of the requisite skills to achieve objectives.
• Eligibility to earn an overseas drivers license; no suspended or revoked driving privileges
• Eligibility to obtain appropriate entry visa & work permit
• Passing a basic medical screening performed by a licensed M.D.

• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner. 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Strong work ethic, accountability and professional appearance

Desired Qualifications:

• U.S. Department of State (Embassy) experience preferred
• Knowledge of regulations governing the facilities management support required to support Embassy operations
• Ability to provide leadership and work effectively, cooperatively, and harmoniously in a multi-disciplinary team environment under considerable stress and tight deadlines, and with minimal supervision in meeting demands associated with a high profile, results-driven activity
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Industrial maintenance environment with adherence to Embassy occupational and facilities safety regulations.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.