Job Description

Hiring Path:


• Open to the public


Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 08. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.




For local/host country nationals, starting salary will be determined based on qualification and experience, and/or salary history.



• All Interested Applicants / All Sources


Security Clearance Required:


Public Trust - Background Investigation


Appointment Type

Permanent


Appointment Type Details:


Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period


Marketing Statement:


We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.


Summary:


The work schedule for this position is:



• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4-6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.


Supervisory Position:


No


Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:


No



Duties


Working in the Facility Management section of the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance Worker carries out maintenance and repair work to all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.





Qualifications and Evaluations


Requirements:


EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the repair and maintenance of commercial or industrial HVAC systems is required. (Please describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail.)




Key Requirements:


• Completion of secondary school is required. (See Education requirements)
• Minimum three (3) years related work experience (See Experience section)
• English, Hindi and Marathi language is required. (See language section)
• Please attach all required documents to avoid automatic disqualification.

Education Requirements:


Completion of secondary school is required and/or completion of vocational training from an accredited institute recognized as producing journeyman level technicians with specialization in the HVAC field is required.

(Indicate your education as relevant for this position. Your response must also indicate if you have completed Class X or XII, or any other degree or vocational courses. Please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess. Also upload the certificates in pdf.)


Evaluations:


LANGUAGE: Limited knowledge (speaking, reading and writing) of English is required. Good working knowledge (speaking, reading and writing) in Hindi/Marathi is required. (This may be tested). Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in each language listed on the vacancy announcement, using the following levels:

Level 1 (Basic): Examples: Basic greetings, phrases, numbers and signs.

Level 2 (Limited): Examples: Directions, simple questions.

Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge): Examples: Conversations about familiar topics, complex documents.

Level 4 (Fluent): Examples: Infer nuanced meaning from complex documents.

Level 5 (Translator): Examples: Certified professional translator in this language.

SKILLS: A valid driver's license is required. ( Please attach a copy of valid Indian driving license with the application along with all the mandatory/required documents. Applications which do not have a copy of the license will not be accepted. U.S. Government regulations require all Chauffeurs or Incidental drivers for official vehicles to be 25 years of age or older. We will not consider candidates below 25 years of age.)

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.


Qualifications:


All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.




Benefits and Other Info


Benefits:


Agency Benefits:


Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.



For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.



The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.


Other Information:


HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.



HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran•

2. AEFM / USEFM

3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 ("Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty"), Letter from Veterans' Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.



This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.



The U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.



For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va