03/20/2026
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Monrovia
Position Title:
Maintenance Mechanic (5 Positions)
(Open to All Interested Applicants/All Sources) (Utility Plant Operator)
Open Period:
03/18/2026 - 03/31/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT
Series/Grade:
LE - 1210 6
Salary:
USD $20,838 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time - 48-Hour per week. Mondays through Fridays from 8:00 am to 5:00pm with 1-hour lunch break, and on Saturdays from 8:00 to 4:00pm with 1-hour lunch break. Schedule is subject to change to shift and/or on a rotating basis.
Promotion Potential:
LE-6
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in
Monrovia, LI
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
0776777119
[email protected]
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
This position is open to:
• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For USEFM - FP grade is 8. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Marketing Statement:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or s*xual orientation.
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Liberia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Maintenance Mechanic (Utility Plant Operator) within the Facility Management Section (FAC).
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
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Duties
The Utility Plant Operators provide daily operation and monitoring of the United States Embassy Monrovia, Liberia utility generators, both on peak-time and stand-by basis and also undertake installations, testing, repair and maintenance of the U.S. Embassy Monrovia-owned electric power generating equipment of over 1000KVA, both in residential and non-residential locations and primarily the New Embassy Compound (NEC), with their associated transfer switchgears of over 400 Amps capacity. Equipment that Utility Plant Operators manage include Generators, Switchgears, Transfer Switches, Protection Relays, Low Voltage Automatic Voltage Regulators, Transformers, and Load Banks. Utility Plant Operators report directly to the Lead Utilities Technician.
Generator Operations - 20%
Jobholder is responsible for Maintenaing and operating a diesel electric powered generator(s) for continuous supply of electricity for the US Embassy's operations. The incumbent maintains the Central Power Station (CPS) and consistently carries out routine checks, reports any faults or discrepancies that would hamper the effective operation of the machine and other sub-stations, and escalating any findings to the Power Plant - Generator Lead for onward action.
Preventive Maintenance - 20%
Performs routine preventive maintenance work on all the electrical generating sets owned by the U.S. Embassy Monrovia, along with their transfer switches. Such routine work includes daily inspection of all operational generators to ensure proper oil gauges, battery electrolyte levels, coolant level checks and any other manufacturer recommended checks and actions required to ensure the units are readily available for their operations. Lubricates generator parts as required and conducts minor Preventive Maintenance (PM) on a periodic basis.
Shift Operation - 15%
Performs on-call and shift duties and reacts to any emergency situations related to equipment failure in all residences and non-residential locations and primarily the New Embassy Compound (NEC) during odd hours and provides temporary or permanent solutions to the problem to alleviate the impact such a failure will have on the respective service receivers. Reports to the Power Plant - Generator Lead on any temporary fixes for follow up.
Routine Inspection and Part Inventory - 15%
Inspects, tests, evaluates, calibrates, and updates Electrical Power Control Systems and wiring to improve reliability and to assure dependability, safety, and compliance. Ensure Proper use of time, tools, specialty, diagnostic devices, materials, and parts; provides data on all completed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance task. Respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours, 24 hours a day /7 days a week, when critical systems have stopped functioning, or there is an imminent treat to life safety of personnel, or structure integrity. Monitors the generators' spare and maintenance parts stock and utilization and makes request for materials replenishment using the relevant Department of State forms and procedures. Responsible for all assigned tools.
New Installation of Generator - 10%
Performs installations of new power generating sets and transfer switches and commissions them appropriately according to manufacturer's recommendations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of all such activities performed on any of the equipment to allow for proper tracking of equipment performance reliability.
Operation Record - 10%
Maintains a log of malfunctions and any issues noticed on the operation of the generator during assigned shift and ensures that such information is passed on to the next shift operator - must observe all Facility Management Section (FAC) set guidelines.
Safety Response - 10%
Contributes to the safety program managed by the post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (POSHO). Ensures work does not present life safety or health problem to workers, other employees, or visitors.
Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.
Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (two weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required. A certificate of completion of electrical, mechanical, or generator coursework from an accredited technical/vocational school is required.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience working in generator maintenance, installation and repairs is required. A fundamental understanding of the basic operations and maintenance requirements of transfer switches is also required.
Please address these factors in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language:
English - Level 2 - Limited knowledge; speaking/reading/writing is required.
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
Must have good working knowledge of basic computer functions to accessing/reading a computer-generated read-out/ report and must have full knowledge of diesel power generators as it relates to maintenance and operational procedures. Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance is required. Knowledge of applicable local codes and standards for the trade of primary expertise. Understanding of electrical theory and maximum-normal stress theory of generators. This may be tested.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Must have sound knowledge of diesel engines, electric power generating equipment, transfer switches and various electrical equipment operational principles. Knowledge of basic safety practices and tools required for generators and electrical equipment maintenance is also required. Must have skills in opening fuse boxes and circuits to prevent damage to equipment. Must have the ability to plan work daily. Ability to lift a maximum of 25 kilos. This may be tested.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
Current employees with an Overall MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
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How to Apply
How to Apply:
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. Also, the link below is a video guide for the use of the new ERA (Electronic Recruitment Application) platform, to apply to Locally Employed Staff vacancies in the United States Diplomatic Missions.
How to Apply - YouTube Video
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not cut, copy and paste your current job duties; please describe your daily duties in your own words. You must be able to support all answers with detailed examples. You must address each required qualification listed with specific information supporting each item. HR will shortlist an applicant only on the basis of the information provided within ERA. Additional information provided in a resume or CV uploaded in ERA will not be consider for qualification.
When providing information about current/previous jobs, please be sure to list the name of the company or organization you worked for. Do not list the name of the CEO, supervisor or manager as the "Employer."
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office. HR reserves the right to decline request from a candidate, if there is a reason to do so.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
Residency Permit (applicants who are non-Liberian and not on the order of a US Diplomat officially assigned at post)
Work Permit (applicants who are non-Liberian and not on the order of a US Diplomat officially assigned at post)
Copy of high school diploma, equivalent or above.
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website: https://lr.usembassy.gov/jobs/
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
Get information to view a current list of all available positions at the U.S. Mission and to apply online at our ERA site.
