Painter at Embassy of The United States

Duties

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.