Custodian - FM

Overview

U.S. Mission: Nairobi

Announcement Number:Nairobi-2023-046

Position Title: Custodian - FM

Opening Period: 07/3/2023 – 07/17/2023

The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Custodian in Facilities Management

Responsibilities

• The incumbent reports to the Custodial Supervisor and works as a member of a Custodial Team to perform a wide range of janitorial tasks.
• Duties include maintaining sanitary health and strict safety standards, escorting contractors, and general labor duties.
• The individual is responsible for performance of scheduled and unscheduled cleaning and custodial tasks throughout offices, buildings, entrance/exit areas, garages, shops, and plaza areas of the Embassy compound and other US government properties.
• The incumbent may also move furniture or appliances, assist various offices in loading/unloading shipments, opening/moving crates and boxes, assist with setting up for conferences or ceremonies to include. delivery and setting up chairs, tables, and equipment for conferences and ceremonies

Additional education

• Completion of Secondary school is required.

• Level III English (Good working knowledge, Writing/Reading/Speaking) is required. (This may be tested) and Level III Swahili (Good Working Knowledge, Writing/ Reading/ Speaking) is required.

Experience

Additional experience

• One-year general work experience is required.

Additional skills

Job Knowledge:

Must have general knowledge and understanding of Use/ Care/ Storage/ Maintenance of Cleaning equipment and materials

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be physically fit and capable of performing heavy physical work.
• Must be able to lift, handle and carry heavy loads with or without the assistance of elevators or other devices.
• Must be able to use electronic powered carts (Golf Carts), Hand trucks and other simple hand tools.
• Must be able to properly utilize appropriate PPE as required by the job activity.

Terms and conditions

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.

Interested applicants to click the link to apply before 17th July 2023.

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ken/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms