Position Title:
Plumber (Maintenance Mechanic)

Reference:
London-2023-017

Location:
US Embassy, London

Closing Date:
March 27, 2023

Work Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)

Salary:
£39,115 gross starting salary per annum

Benefits:
- Merit Based Compensation
- Pension Scheme
- BUPA Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Season Ticket Loan
- Generous Annual Leave & Sick Leave
- Paid Public Holidays (U.K. & U.S.)

Are you looking for job security with guaranteed working hours and paid public holidays, and a great work/life balance? If so, then why not become a Plumber for the U.S. Embassy in London?

Our Plumbers are skilled at turning their hand to anything, from performing skilled plumbing installations and preventative works to emergency work at the Embassy and London based diplomatic residences.

Your work will be varied. One day you may be fitting a bathroom or kitchen; the next, supporting your section, Facility Management, on a Presidential visit.

Regular duties will include: fitting kitchens and bathrooms, installing domestic appliances; repairing existing plumbing runs and installation of all types of domestic appliances, including gas appliances and repairs to gas leaks; undertaking diagnostic root cause analysis and repair work on all domestic boilers and heating systems, boiler control systems; using mechanical aids in the clearance of large drainage blockages, repairs to slate, asphalt, lead, tile and felt roofs as well as guttering and drain pipes.

Do you thrive in a team environment but are also confident working on your own? In this position you’ll take ownership of the work you do and play a key role in the valued work Facility Management undertakes for the Embassy. We want someone who is positive, focused and practically minded.

This position will need to evolve to meet the needs of our new and modern facility. As such, it’s very important that the future post holder is open to change, willing to train and quick to adapt.

Interested? Join us!

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

EDUCATION:
Must have a City & Guilds Level 3 Qualification in Plumbing or NVQ Level 2, as well as a Gas Safe Certification & Sealed Hot Water Systems Certification.

Please note that if you don’t currently hold a Gas Safe Certification, we are happy to train you. You will be required to obtain the Gas Safe qualification within 12 months of your appointment if successful for the position.

EXPERIENCE: Experience working as a journey-level plumber in the repair and maintenance of plumbing/mechanical systems in commercial or industrial facilities is required. Must have experience working with PVC, CPVC, copper, galvanized, concrete, and black pipe; circulation and well pumps, and water treatment equipment.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: The incumbent is required to have a thorough, technical understanding of major building plumbing/mechanical systems and equipment, with a specialty in plumbing systems. Familiarization with general mechanical systems, including domestic hot and cold-water piping systems, wastewater piping systems and vent stacks, storm water management systems, chilled water systems, water treatment facilities, swimming pool equipment, fire suppression systems, compressed air systems, and irrigation systems is required. Familiarisation with the many different types of pipe and fittings (PVC and CPVC, copper, galvanized, concrete, black, etc.) is required. Must know how to diagnose the root cause of a problem and what materials and equipment will be needed to facilitate repairs. Must know how to work safely on equipment, systems and associated components including the use of lock-out / tag-out safety measure. Knowledge of IBC standards, and fire and life safety codes are required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The incumbent must be skilled at reading and interpreting technical documents including layout drawings, as built drawings, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, operations and maintenance manuals, and other manufacturer’s literature. The incumbent shall have the skills and abilities in the following areas: diagnosing and repairing filtration systems, water pumps, hot and cold-water systems; testing potable water system components, monitoring of chemical and salt injection systems, and taking equipment readings with various meters; use of hand tools, power tools, and specialty tools to determine appropriate repairs. Additional skills include installation and repair to the various types of plumbing pipe such as PVC and CPVC, copper, galvanised, concrete, and black pipe; distinguishing frequencies and sounds, colour codes and odours in the operation of equipment in order to troubleshoot for repairs. Additional abilities include responding to emergency 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. Must be computer literate, able to navigate through the Microsoft Office Suite software including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point; able to draft reports and create spreadsheets, and able to write emails and research information on the Internet. A valid UK/EU/EEA manual driver’s licence is required. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks. Must be organised.

LANGUAGE:
English (Limited Knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading in English is required in order understand verbal requests, read some technical material, and prepare simple reports

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