HVAC Technician

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of the State Engineer and liaising frequently with the Project Manager; the UNV Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician will perform the following duties:

• Installing, maintaining, servicing and repairing HVAC, refrigeration (including freezer), industrial kitchen equipment and kitchen appliances, and industrial and domestic gas equipment;
• Carrying out scheduled periodic and emergency maintenance services on all air conditioning installations and equipment;
• Ensuring installation of new systems and maintenance of existing systems meet the safety and environmental standards in accordance with international codes and regulations;
• Receiving Engineering Work Order Requests (EWRs), prints or sketches for the job;
• Reading and interpreting HVAC and electrical drawings;
• Interpreting simple electrical installations and providing the necessary diagrams carrying out low voltage electrical installations and maintenance work;
• Preparing material specifications for the purpose of raising requisitions;
• Providing lists of items/spare parts required as well as tools and equipment, well in advance;
• Monitoring the tools/equipment and spare parts inventory and ensuring the use of items/spare parts in the most productive manner;
• Liaising with Electro-Mechanical Engineer for expert advice on HVAC and refrigeration works;
• Providing input for data entry in the asset control database immediately after receipt, repairs/overhaul, transfer and disposal of equipment;
• Building capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training of national staff;
• Performing other related functions as required.

Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Technical/Vocational diploma Education - Additional Comments:

• A minimum of College Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical engineering or related field is required.
• Recognized and valid license to repair, maintain, troubleshoot and install HVAC systems is desirable.

Required experience: 36 Months Experience remark:

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in installation, repair and troubleshooting of air conditioners, chillers and cold rooms.
• Working experience with UN organizations and/or other international knowledge of the operation and maintenance of air conditioning equipment is desirable.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise: Other engineering and construction related experience Area of expertise details:

• Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office application (excel, word, power point) and other IT applications and office technology equipment;
• Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;
• Sound security awareness.

Driving license: Yes Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections

of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.

Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 11 March 2021