Job Description
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo, Egypt is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Furnishing Technician
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
The incumbent works for the Supply and Property Management (SPM) Warehouse Furnishing Section, under the Furnishings Supervisor.
Offload incoming containers/delivery trucks of expendable supply items and non-expendable property including furniture, appliances, and equipment; often under harsh conditions (i.e. heat of the day, extended work hours, non-workdays, etc.).
Use proper tools to store items sorted by description in the proper location.
Assemble hospitality / welcome kits and reupholsters furniture using proper tools and prepare them for make-ready apartments.
Presses and irons, issues, steams / hangs draperies, for make-ready tasks.
Also works to complete larger furnishing projects, such as fabricating and installation of awning panels, as directed by their supervisor.
Is required to lift, carry and move heavy containers and/or equipment / furniture with or without assistance of elevators and deal with security guards at rented locations to accomplish the job.
Maintain work areas in a safe and organized condition.
Travel to and from worksite by government provided transportation
Job Requirements
Completion of elementary school is required
Level II (Limited) Speaking/Writing/Reading of English is required. (This will be tested).
Level II (Limited) Speaking/Writing/Reading of Arabic is required.
Must be able to perform heavy work and make heavy lifts at times with or without assistance of elevators or other equipment.
Possess local driver’s license in order to operate government vehicles.
One-year of warehouse experience or an equivalent combination of warehouse and laborer experience is required.
Knowledge of the types of supply and property items.
Job Details
Company/Organization: U.S. Embassy and Consulate in Egypt
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Cairo, Egypt
Salary/Compensation: EGP £74,985
Application Deadline: 04 February 2019
