About the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania

The U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam represents the United States in Tanzania and supports diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries. Its Facilities Management Office maintains Embassy buildings and associated residential properties to support the Mission’s operations.

The Embassy is inviting applications from eligible and qualified candidates for the position of Electrical Maintenance Worker in its Facilities Management Office.

Job Overview

The Electrical Maintenance Worker will carry out scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems across Embassy buildings and facilities, including government-owned and leased residential properties.

The successful candidates will be responsible for repairing electrical systems, installing wiring and fixtures, maintaining generators, testing electrical circuits and ensuring that electrical equipment operates safely and reliably. The role also involves responding to emergency breakdowns, maintaining operational records and coordinating maintenance activities with contractors and other technical personnel.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Electrical Operations – 50%

• Repair malfunctioning electrical systems and ensure all work complies with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Plan the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, including preparing preliminary sketches and estimating material and service costs.
• Monitor and inspect generator equipment to identify problems and control generator output.
• Install standby generators and ensure they remain operational for use during emergencies.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures.
• Respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours when critical systems fail or there is an imminent threat to personnel safety or structural integrity.
• Assist in developing and implementing testing and inspection checklists to ensure work performed by contractors and staff meets required standards.
• Contribute to the safety programme managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Office.

2. Electrical Maintenance – 40%

• Perform preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting and troubleshooting electrical systems to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted power supply to critical facilities.
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustments or repairs.
• Ensure electrical systems meet applicable safety standards and reporting requirements under the Overseas Buildings Operations Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.
• Test electrical systems and circuits using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes to verify compatibility, performance and safety.

3. Logistics and Reporting – 10%

• Record and compile operational data and maintain relevant forms, logs and reports.
• Assist in preparing documentation for maintenance, repair and renovation work, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.
• Escort local contractors within Embassy facilities when required.

The position holder may also be assigned other duties as required by the agency.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. Education and Vocational Training

Applicants must have:

• Completion of secondary school (O Level).
• Completion of vocational training from an accredited institution recognised as producing journeyman-level technicians, with a concentration in electrical principles and applications.

Applicants should address these requirements in the Education section of their Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).

2. Work Experience

• At least three years of experience repairing and maintaining electrical systems, equipment and components.
• Experience working as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.

Applicants should clearly describe their relevant experience in the Major Duties and Responsibilities section of the ERA application.

3. Language Requirements

• English: Level II – Limited knowledge of reading, writing and speaking.
• Swahili: Level III – Good working knowledge of reading, writing and speaking.

English proficiency may be tested. Applicants should clearly state their language abilities in the application.

4. Job Knowledge and Technical Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate knowledge and competence in the following areas:

• Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase electrical systems.
• Replacement and repair of minor components in motors, generators, controls and recording instruments.
• Electrical testing procedures involving circuits and control devices to diagnose faults and determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels.
• Compliance with applicable U.S. and Tanzanian electrical regulations.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material lists.

5. Skills and Abilities

Applicants should possess:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills to respond to queries from end users.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls at any hour.
• A valid driving licence, which is required.

• Repair malfunctioning electrical systems and ensure all work complies with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Plan the layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, including preparing preliminary sketches and estimating material and service costs.
• Monitor and inspect generator equipment to identify problems and control generator output.
• Install standby generators and ensure they remain operational for use during emergencies.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical and electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus and fixtures.
• Respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours when critical systems fail or there is an imminent threat to personnel safety or structural integrity.
• Assist in developing and implementing testing and inspection checklists to ensure work performed by contractors and staff meets required standards.
• Contribute to the safety programme managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Office.
• Perform preventive maintenance by inspecting, adjusting and troubleshooting electrical systems to ensure reliable operation and uninterrupted power supply to critical facilities.
• Inspect electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustments or repairs.
• Ensure electrical systems meet applicable safety standards and reporting requirements under the Overseas Buildings Operations Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.
• Test electrical systems and circuits using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes to verify compatibility, performance and safety.
• Record and compile operational data and maintain relevant forms, logs and reports.
• Assist in preparing documentation for maintenance, repair and renovation work, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.
• Escort local contractors within Embassy facilities when required.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills to respond to queries from end users.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and respond to emergency calls at any hour.
• A valid driving licence

• Completion of secondary school (O Level).
• Completion of vocational training from an accredited institution recognised as producing journeyman-level technicians, with a concentration in electrical principles and applications.
• At least three years of experience repairing and maintaining electrical systems, equipment and components.
• Experience working as an electrical apprentice or installer is required.
• English: Level II – Limited knowledge of reading, writing and speaking.
• Swahili: Level III – Good working knowledge of reading, writing and speaking.
• Maintenance and repair of power and lighting circuits associated with switchboards and control gear in single-phase and polyphase electrical systems.
• Replacement and repair of minor components in motors, generators, controls and recording instruments.
• Electrical testing procedures involving circuits and control devices to diagnose faults and determine continuity, insulation resistance, impedance and capacity levels.
• Compliance with applicable U.S. and Tanzanian electrical regulations.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, electrical schematics, control circuits and material lists.