Trades Helper
About the role
The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam is seeking a Trades Helper to assist skilled technicians with maintenance, repairs, installations, demolition, material handling, and general facility upkeep at Embassy buildings, grounds, and residences. Responsibilities: - Assist skilled technicians with routine mechanical, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing maintenance - Support preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation work across embassy facilities - Assist with demolition, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance activities - Clean work areas and common-use areas within the New Embassy Compound - Use hand tools and small power tools under the supervision of skilled technicians and mechanics - Prepare worksites and maintain tools and equipment in good working condition - Transport tools, supplies, and materials to worksites - Clean worksites after completing assigned tasks - Load and unload materials and tools, including construction debris - Perform general labour and material-handling duties - Assist with grounds maintenance and gardening - Follow workplace safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment - Escort local contractors when required - Report installation deficiencies and maintenance or repair requirements to the supervisor - Operate official vehicles as an incidental duty when required - Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisory Building Engineer How to apply: Click "Apply to This Vacancy", complete the ERA application, and upload all required documents. Enquiries: DAR-Recruitment@state.gov or 022-229-4148 Apply via: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?jnum=78216&orgId=22
Key requirements
- O-Level secondary education
- Semi-skilled maintenance or construction experience involving mechanical work, HVAC, plumbing, electrical maintenance, carpentry, or building maintenance
- Ability to use common hand tools, small handheld power tools, vacuum cleaners, gardening tools, and ladders
- Knowledge of personal protective equipment and its proper use
- Ability to learn quickly and anticipate tools, materials, and supplies required by technicians
- Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, in temperature extremes, and in indoor or outdoor environments
- Ability to manage a large workload and multiple tasks effectively
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain good organisation
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness to support different technical teams
- Ability to respond efficiently to emergency repair situations
- Valid driving licence for standard vehicles