U.S. Mission Pakistan is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the “Trades Helper (Power Distribution)” position in U.S. Embassy Islamabad.

Basic Function of the Position – The incumbent reports directly to the Power Distribution Supervisor. The position holder is employed as a Trades Helper to assist the technicians of the skilled trades in the performance of routine and preventive maintenance, and new installations and demolition work. The Supervisory Building Engineer will assign the incumbent to any of the skilled trade shops on a daily basis to assist the skilled technicians with maintenance and repair work throughout the New Embassy Compound (NEC) office buildings, grounds and residential owned/leased properties. In addition to assisting the skilled trade technicians, the incumbent may be assigned tasks include material handling, painting, custodial type work, snow removal, common laborer work, and grounds maintenance and gardening work.

Qualification Requirements:

Education: Completion of Secondary School (10 years of education) is required.

Experience:  Minimum two (2) years of maintenance or construction semi-skilled work experience in skilled trades such as mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), electrical, carpentry, with significant focus on building systems is required.

Skills and Abilities: The incumbent must be a visionary, forward thinker, and quick understudy with an aptitude to learn so s/he can anticipate the materials and tools the skilled technician will need ahead of time. Must be able to use the typical hand tools, small handheld power tools, vacuum cleaners, gardening tools, and ladder. S/he must adept at keeping work sites free of clutter and debris. Able to follow good safety practices, safety requirements and use all appropriate PPE. Respond to emergency situations in an efficient and timely manner to effect immediate repairs. Work in various adverse conditions such as tight or enclosed spaces, heights, and temperature extremes, indoors or outdoors to complete work assignment. The incumbent must be able to take direction and must be organized; communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, contractors and vendors to obtain and provide pertinent information. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks. Skills and abilities may be tested.