Team Leader (Sanitary Plumbing)

​Requisition ID: 6875 
Grade: G5 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: General Service/Admin. Support 
Type of Job Posting: Internal and External
Employment Type: Staff-Full-time
Appointment Type: Fixed Term - 100 series
Indicative Minimum Net Annual Salary: 57,876 EUR 
Application Deadline: 12-Jan-2026, 11:59 PM (CEST)  

Vacancy Announcement
This post is for local recruitment only.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Organizational Context

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

This position is located under the Facility Management Services. As part of the common services, on behalf of and financed by the Vienna-based Organizations (VBOs), the Facility Management Services (COR/BMS) of UNIDO is responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable operation, maintenance and repair of the Vienna International Centre (VIC) buildings and associated installations according to the local building codes and standards, and according to the VIC operating license conditions.

Main Functions/Key Results Expected

Under a minimum of supervision by the Engineer, P3, the incumbent is responsible for all the work performed by his/her Team as well as for carrying out plumbing activities in the VIC according to the Austrian Standards, rules and regulations.

• In cooperation with the Supervisor, develop the yearly workplan of the Sanitary Team including milestones, goals and priorities.
• Plan and administer work schedules, assign tasks in a fair manner, provide technical guidance and training to colleagues, monitor quality of work completed, and provide feedback on work performance.
• Assemble, install, maintain, test services and repair sanitary equipment or systems, such as toilets, sinks, sewage systems, warm water generation, irrigations systems, pumps, valves, mainly all installations for drinking-, well- and process water etc.
• Install, test, maintain and repair piping and drainage systems requiring installation and disconnection of sanitary equipment, selection of the appropriate repair technique dependent on the tube type and material.
• Inspects, services and repairs water treatment systems such as filters, water softening systems and osmosis.
• Ensures that the spare parts on stock (central store) are appropriately maintained regarding the needed quality and quantity necessary for the maintenance and repairs in the VIC.
• Act a as Subject Matter Expert for BMS sanitary projects and prepare list of spare parts and materials to be ordered for the implementation of the project, as required. Coordinate with contracting firms and colleagues to ensure that the work is carried out with minimum interruptions to the daily operations.
• Ensure that all rules and regulations are being followed, that machines, equipment and material are handled in a competent, proper and safe manner, protective clothing, such as masks, gloves and shoes are worn when required, and tools are stored properly in the Workshop.
• Keep abreast of the latest technology, norms and standards. Evaluate new products and techniques and recommend to the supervisor their appliance in the VIC.
• Ensure that all the relevant information related to the work of the Team is appropriately recorded in the Facility Management Electronic Work Order Platform and that electronic documentation is updated.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• The UNIDO Staff Performance Management System reinforces the collaboration within formal units as well as among cross-functional teams. In this context, the incumbent collaborates with his/her supervisor and colleagues, within as well as outside the unit. Within the formal teams, the incumbent may be expected to backstop other team members as required.

Required Values and Competencies

Core Values

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key Competencies 

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those, we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

Minimum Organizational Requirements

Education

Completed compulsory education and completed apprenticeship and journeyman certificate (“Gesellenbrief”) in Plumbing or completed higher technical school (HTL) with relevant practical experience in plumbing. A Foreman certificate is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the field of sanitary plumbing including proven experience in assembling, installing, maintaining, and repairing sanitary equipment and piping systems (toilets, sinks, sewage, water treatment, pumps, valves, etc.) is required.
• Knowledge of Austrian standards, rules, and regulations for plumbing and sanitary work is required.
• Experience in leading a small team is desirable.
• Experience/proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), internet, is required.

Physical Requirements

Good physical condition is required as work involves considerable physical exertion, e.g. walking long distances, standing, crouching, lifting and carrying heavy objects and working on high scaffolds and ladders (free from giddiness) or in inconvenient positions. Work has partly to be carried out at irregular working hours and within short notice.

Language Skills

Working knowledge of English and German is required.

For further information on salaries, refer to the International Civil Service Commission website: https://icsc.un.org/

Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO careers site for details on how to apply: https://careers.unido.org/ 

NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level.

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