Painter job at Embassy of The United States

Vacancy title:
Painter

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Art, Fashion & Design ]

Jobs at:

Embassy of The United States

Deadline of this Job:
06 April 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Basic Function of the Position:
The incumbent is employed as a journeyman level Painter to carry out skilled routine and preventative maintenance painting and preservation of interior walls, soffits and exterior facades throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC) functional/office buildings, on-compound ancillary support and residential buildings, recreational facilities, and other owned/leased properties.
Incumbent works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Maintenance supervisor.

Education
• Completion of Secondary School
• Completion of vocational training program from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level painters trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities.
• English level III (Good working knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required. (This may be tested).
• Kiswahili level III is required.
More Details on Experience
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working as a journey-level Painter in the repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial facilities is required.
• This to include Two years’ experience working with drywall/plasterboard installations.


Job Knowledge
• Should have a general knowledge of construction, maintenance, and safety procedures in work related areas.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of paints, solvents, and paint additives to include mixing paints to achieve special colors as required.
• Excellent knowledge of all types of finishes including plastering, paint, and specialty finishes.
• Must be able to select the appropriate product choice for a multitude of different environments applied to a multitude of different materials.
• Excellent working knowledge of all carpentry and painting tools and equipment.

More Details on Skills
• Must have a thorough knowledge of paints, solvents, and paint additives. Should have a general knowledge of construction, maintenance, and safety procedures in work related areas.
• Additional abilities include responding to urgent situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs; work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, on ladders at various heights, and in temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignments; communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information.
• Ability to use a computer; to include MS Word and Outlook, and able to write e-mails.
• A valid driver’s license is required with at least five years of driving experience driving a light truck.
• Ability to safely use all job related tools, equipment, and materials under their control in the performance of their job.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Embassy of The United States on erajobs.state.gov to apply

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Job Info
Job Category: Design jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 06 March 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 23-03-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-03-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 23-03-2065
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