Maintenance Worker, Geneva

Closing date: Monday, 30 March 2015

Maintenance Worker

Vacancy No: E-VN-2015-000634

Duty Station: Geneva

Country: Switzerland

Region: HQ ONY

Job Level: G-5

Position#: 00013328

Application Close: 30-Mar-15

Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)

Purpose of the Position

Under general guidance of the Administrative Officer and/or the Operations Officer, the Maintenance Worker provides general maintenance support in the assigned field of responsibilities.

Key Expected Results

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

1. Receive and log all calls for service requests for air conditioning/heating, electrical break-down, lighting maintenance; plumbing and repairs (doors, walls, carpentry, hanging of pictures, etc.);
   Distribute the work within the direct supervisees;
   Arrange for prompt completion of all such requests by checking and verifying the technical nature of the requests.
   Performs repairs, and if required coordinate the works through outside specialized contractors.
2. Interact with external suppliers' representatives to ensure that services are provided and corrective actions are taken, if necessary.
3. Interact and review with Real Estate Agent to ensure proper delivery and functionality of building services. Monitor on-site jobs performed by contracted companies performing renovation alterations, partitioning, carpentry, painting, cleaning, and provide feedback on progress to supervisor.
4. Monitors stock of building maintenance related supplies locks, keys, hardware, bulbs,etc.) and as and when needed submit requests for same.
5. Receive and verify supplies ordered, check invoices related to above against delivery receipts before submission for approval.
6. Makes all arrangements for conference and meetings which involves various logistics components (transportation, technical equipment, etc)
7. As and when required, arrange for office accommodation of staff in co-ordination with supervisor, maintenance team, IT (computer, telephone) and others;
8. Carry out weekly inspections on maintenance, safety and housekeeping. Provide reports to supervisor;
9. Check invoices related to above against delivery receipts before submission for payment
10. Answers routine queries on building maintenance/management matters.
11. Contact suppliers for cost estimates as and when needed, search for suppliers/prices for office supplies, and maintain record of same.
12. Carry out periodic checks of security systems and equipment to ensure they are functional.
13. Drive official car upon request of supervisor
14. Any other assignments entrusted by Admin. Officer/OPS Officer.
15. Act as back-up for Inventory Assistant in ensuring the adequate information is provided to the Administrative Officer on receipt of materials that need to be accounted for, in relation to receipt, movements and need of disposal.
16. Participate in annual physical inventory of Assets and Attractive Items (approximately 1300 items) for the Geneva office if need be,
17. Check invoices related to above against delivery receipts before submission for payment.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Communicates effectively.

Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.

Analyzes and integrates verbal, numerical and other types of data.

Rapidly learns new tasks relevant to own job and quickly commits information to memory.

Sets self clearly defined tasks in line objectives set by the line manager.

Follows spoken and written instructions without unnecessarily challenging others' authority.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Completion of secondary education. Preferred if education can include a technical field such as Maintenance, electricity, plumbing etc. or relevant experience.

Ability to use of standard MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word etc)

Minimum 6 years work experience in the building maintenance field which should include performing small repairs, liaising with vendors on tasks and repairs to be performed, reviewing offers linked to building maintenance, participating to Requests for Proposals and advising supervisor on technical relevance and breakdown of costs.

Supervisory skills would be an asset.

Knowledge of Geneva and neighboring area's building maintenance service providers strongly recommended.

Experience in managing a Maintenance helpdesk and responding to end-users requests for assistance an asset.

Working with data entry systems and performing physical inventory counts an asset.

Proficiency in English and French is required.

Remarks

The recruitment process for GS positions is subject to local recruitment regulations. UNICEF may only offer a contract to persons who have a valid residency status in Switzerland or who reside in the neighbouring France.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.