UK Mission
UKMIS (UK Mission to the United Nations)
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with strong hands on skills to work in a small but well managed team with great colleagues. The individual should be able to work independently when necessary and be diligent in the execution of tasks. No two days are the same and the mission relies on the Mover and Maintenance Team to keep the everything running. There are opportunities to learn from colleagues and with training, and there is a strong focus on people’s wellbeing. We look forward to an amazing new colleague.
Main purpose of job
The United Kingdom Mission to the United Nations in New York is one of the UK’s largest diplomatic missions. Your role will be within the Mover & Maintenance Team, an important part of the Estates Team within the Corporate Services Department of the UK Mission. The team ensure the UK’s properties in New York are well maintained and provide a professional appearance to visitors.
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager the Mover & Maintenance Team perform moves of furniture to and general repairs in the official residences, owned and leased properties for officers and the offices. The repairs will be painting, carpentry, tiling & grouting, standard plumbing, standard electrical, etc. The selected candidate will also assists with the preparation and execution of preventative maintenance plans and inspection of works performed by contractors. The individual must care for and maintain Mission assets including the cargo van, tools and other material. Frequent travel around Manhattan and Brooklyn is required.
Roles and responsibilities
- Undertake moves (removing and delivering furniture) including lifting, carrying and frequently pushing, heavy furniture on dollies and loaded carts;
- Assembly of office and residential furniture;
- Carry-out general carpentry, tiling & grouting, painting, plumbing and minor electrical works;
- Routine and preventative maintenance within properties;
- Diagnosing and reporting (mechanical) issues, draft scope of work for repairs;
- Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary;
- Installation and testing of washer/ dryer and kitchen appliances;
- Organise and maintain stocks and the warehouse storage facility;
- Manage domestic float inventories for arriving/departing officers and their families;
- Driving the Mover & Maintenance van;
- Ad-hoc tasks related to general maintenance/ repair.
The jobholder must have a willingness to learn, continuously improve and work flexibly across a broad range of issues This includes new areas not covered above as portfolios and responsibilities can be adjusted over time. The jobholder must be willing to help others on work which is not part of their usual role at times of pressure and increased workload.
- Minimum 3 years’ recent hands-on experience in repairing, troubleshooting, remodelling properties and maintenance in one or more of the followings areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry/painting, and installing equipment/household appliances;
- Recent experience in use of hand and power tools involved in carpentry;
- Recent experience purchasing and maintaining tools, supplies and material;
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Able to show initiative with limited supervision;
- A positive attitude, attention to detail and willingness to learn/improve;
- Able to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook);
- Ability to take direction from supervisor;
- Ability to lift 50 lbs;
- Ability to draft scopes of work for repairs.
- A valid US driver’s licence.
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.
*A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
- Minimum 3 years of recent hands-on experience;
- Ability to move heavy objects (with dollies and loaded carts if required)
- Dependable and responsible team player;
- Communicating clearly and with a customer focus.
Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service
17 February 2021
S2
Permanent
40
North America, Caribbean and British Overseas Territories
United States
New York
UK Delegation
18.81
12 April 2021
Learning and development opportunities
All training or other learning required for the role is provided. Other opportunities for learning and development, including personal development or on office administration and facilities, eg, health and safety, are also supported.
Due to COVID-19 we are unable to confirm any start date of employment but will continue to monitor progress and developments, and advise applicants of any significant changes throughout the recruitment campaign.
The job holder must have independent work authorization in the U.S. and or status in accordance with U.S. protocol directives for foreign missions. (i.e. US Citizen, U.S Legal Permanent Resident (LPR), or specific visa categories like dependents of Diplomatic and Official Visas holders).
The job holder must have a valid U.S. driver’s licence.
The job offers a strong benefits package. This package includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and generous vacation and leave time.
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
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