Carpentry Maintenance Worker at the U.S. Embassy in Belgium

The U.S. Embassy in Brussels is looking for a Carpentry Maintenance Worker to join the Facility Management section at its warehouse located in Zaventem.

The job holder would repair, adjust, and install doors, windows, hardware, wall, ceiling and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds; fixed furnishings; painting of various surfaces; and replacement specified glazing products with required installation materials. Assists as needed with various manual tasks such as: demolition work, painting, plumbing, carpentry work, routine and preventive maintenance, and general clean-up of work areas.

Contract as employé/bediende.

Dynamic and multi-cultural work environment.

Full-time position with extra-legal benefits: life insurance, hospitalization insurance (family included), meal tickets, transportation reimbursements, seniority leave, special holidays, training, etc.

Salary as of €3.527 gross/month.

EDUCATION: Secondary school diploma and vocational training.

EXPERIENCE: 3 years of experience in the repair and maintenance of building assemblies, furnishings, and fixture operations.

LANGUAGE: Good working knowledge Dutch. Limited English.

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Interested candidates are invited to create their Electronic Recruitment Application profile via the Embassy website and submit their application before August 28, 2023. A complete application means that you outline in your ERA profile how you meet the minimum requirements and attach all required documents (a residence permit, driver's license & a diploma officially recognized by Belgian/U.S. authorities). For further details on the process of diploma recognition via cfwb/naric, and other useful tips, please carefully read the notice to applicants on our website: https://be.usembassy.gov/jobs/#jobs.

Direct link to the vacancy: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=qji0d25rpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=48684&orgId=119

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent contract

Salary: From €3,527.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bicycle plan
• Commuter assistance
• Company classes
• Company events
• Company phone
• Food allowance
• Hospitalization insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site gym
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• 13th month salary
• Overtime pay
• Sunday or public holiday pay
• Vacation money

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 1000 Brussel: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Carpentry: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 28/08/2023