Air Conditioning Mechanic at the British High Commission (BHC)

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We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Air Conditioning Mechanic

Ref No: 08/17 LOS
Location: Lagos
Grade: A1 (L)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Duration of Post: 12 months
Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Estates

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide skilled work in the installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of refrigeration & air conditioning (ac) equipment and systems at various stations of the estate and systems. Repairs faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and plant.

Roles and Responsibilities
What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair air conditioner and other air handling units.
• Carries out preventive maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment and systems
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical defects and malfunctions.
• Install, replace, or repair equipment that has been damaged.
• Ventilate equipment and controls making sure they operate efficiently and continuously.
• Perform regular maintenance work on cooling units.
• Make adjustment and do calibrations of thermostatic controls.
• Install new air-conditioning systems and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain refrigerators and ice machines, and chilled water supply systems.
• Clean blowers and coils, check tensions of belts and motors.
• Repairs faulty Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment and Plant.
• Carries out routine checks and logs of the status of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning equipment.
• To carryout another job assigned by supervisor

Essential Qualifications and Experience 

• City and Guilds qualified //vocational or technical training(Any evidence of apprenticeship  training)
• 5 years relevant experience with outstanding troubleshooting and technical aptitude
• Have knowledge of standards working practices
• Understanding of health, safety and  environment regulations
• Excellent communication skills with a flexible, adaptable approach to working.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and without supervision
• Ability to interact well with superiors and subordinates professionally.

Required competencies:

• Seeing the Big Picture, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Starting monthly Salary
N263, 239

Application Closing Date 
26th June, 2017.

Start Date 
1st August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Additional Information 

• Employees recruited locally by the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
• All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
• Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
• Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
• Successful candidates not resident in Country will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.  
• Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
• Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
• The British Deputy High Commissionill never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position.