UNHRD Brindisi - Site Maintenance, G4

Maintenance Technician

The World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

To provide a full range of skillful site maintenance services including installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment/appliances to support safe, comfortable and reliable working environment. The candidate will provide technical guidance and support to 2 site maintenance staff and assist in coordinating daily tasks under the supervision of the Facility Management Associate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, coordinate and provide a full range of site maintenance and installation works.
• Coordinate portering and cleaning services.
• Support deployment of and provide technical supervision to external contractors.
• Install, maintain and repair all kinds of electrical equipment and appliances.
• Perform regular and ad hoc installations, repairs and maintenance of plumbing systems.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Compile and provide accurate reports on works undertaken.
• Contribute to evaluation of required installation/repair works.

Other post requirements include:

• Support the Facility Management Unit in coordinating routine and special maintenance.
• Provide technical and logistics assistance to training courses and events.
• Support coordination with the military and private security forces.
• Keep records of furniture and inventory numbers.
• Assist in preparing basic Scope of Works and support communication with service providers.

Essentials:

• Experience in civil works including preventive maintenance.
• Ability to perform works to complete/improve the work of external contractors.
• Provide technical guidance to external contractors.
• Strong knowledge of materials, activities and processes used to build and maintain civil works.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and possess good communication skills.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power-Point.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Possess at least one of the following certificates:
• Forklift operator certificate
• Certification for plant protection products
• Driving licenses (C-E-CQC-ADR)
• Aerial Platform Use Certification

Standard minimum qualifications and experience:

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.

Experience: Four or more years of proven effective experience in site maintenance.

Language: Proficiency Level B in English language. Fluency in Italian is required. Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.