AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
Job Vacancy – Property Engineer
The Australian Embassy in Amman is seeking an energetic, pro-active and service-focussed person to work in the Embassy’s property section, to commence as soon as possible.
Duties:
• Manage and supervise maintenance works of contractors to ensure the maintenance has been carried out and fully completed
• Correspond with landlords, contractors and Australian -based staff with regard to outstanding maintenance issues required for residential properties.
• Prepare all documentations related to leased residential inspection, repairs and maintenance of residential properties including procurement of contractors, document preparation and invoice reviewing in accordance with applicable government regulations
• Understand work health and safety standards and requirements to apply these standards to residential properties
• Develop and maintain a data base of appropriate maintenance contractors and suppliers
• Provide a detailed residential reports to Australian -based including information on property operational and functional equipment and services
• Create and maintain a prevention cyclical maintenance schedule to ensure that maintenance activities are planned and undertaken in an efficient and effective manner to meet set deadlines
• Coordinate and supervise the Maintenance Officer work
• Participate in the afterhours on call roster when required
• Ability to identify problems and carry out minor maintenance when required
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
1. Excellent spoken and written proficiency in both English and Arabic
2. Bachelor degree in Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience and knowledge of office and residential property
3. A strong organizational ability, including the management of competing responsibilities, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
4. A high level of flexibility and responsibility, and the ability to work effectively as a team member
Salary will be based on skills and experience. All new staff are employed on a fixed term contract basis, and will be initially engaged for a three month probationary period.
Applications must include: (1) a statement which explains how you meet the above selection criteria, (2) a short resume, and (3) the contact details of at least two work referees. Please forward applications no later than COB 02 December 2014 to:
Job Vacancy – Property Engineer
Australian Embassy
PO Box 35201 – Amman 11180
Fax: 580 7001
E-mail: [email protected]
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Any enquiries should be directed to the above email address.
The Australian Government is an equal opportunity employer.