Maintenance Mechanic (Appliance Repair) – Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for the position of Maintenance Mechanic (Appliance Repair). The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.




Duties: Incumbent is responsible for the installation, repairs, and maintenance of appliances including but not limited to laundry washers and dryers, dish washers, refrigerators, freezers, distillers, air conditioners, pumps, pressure tanks, ovens/stoves, and cooktops. S/he works with the GSO Property section when installing, moving, or removing appliances to ensure accurate property records and inventory accounting. When a work request is received, will investigate, and troubleshoot the equipment and will replace defective components in accordance with current ICASS standards. Will reassemble equipment and test for safe and proper operation. Work will be accomplished in residences and/or in the appliance repair shop as deemed most efficient. Will keep a record of all appliances repaired for future review and use in determining the lifecycle of an appliance. Clean appliances received for repair prior to reissuing or restocking in the warehouse. May move and lift large appliances weighing over 50 pounds.

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by COB (5:30 pm) March 3, 2021.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office on KigaliHRRecruitment@state.gov