Carpentry Maintenance Worker job

About the position

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Carpentry Maintenance Worker position in the Facilities Maintenance Office.
Vacancy details
Announcement number: DaresSalaam-2026-028
Hiring agency: Embassy Dar Es Salaam
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Position title: Carpentry Maintenance Worker (All Interested Candidates)

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Opening date16 October 2026

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Closing date30 October 2026

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Vacancy time zoneGMT+3

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Series/gradeLE - 1210 5

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SalaryTZS TSh22,193,475 per year

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Work scheduleFull-time – 40 hours per week

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Promotion potentialLE-5

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Number of vacancies1

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Duty locationDar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Telework eligibleNo

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Hiring pathOpen to the public

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Appointment typePermanent

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Security clearance requiredPublic Trust – Background Investigation

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Supervisory positionNo

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Relocation expenses reimbursedNo

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Travel requiredOccasional travel

Who may apply
This position is open to:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources.

For USEFM – FP grade is FP-09. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Contact information
HR Section

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Telephone022-229-4148

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EmailDAR-Recruitment@state.gov

Marketing statement
We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

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, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Duties and responsibilities

Working in the Facility Management section of the Embassy, the Carpentry Maintenance Worker carries out scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repair work on finish and interior assemblies, furnishings and fixtures in all mission buildings and facilities including residential owned and leased properties.

Job holder would repair, adjust and install doors, windows, hardware, wall, ceiling and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds; fixed furnishings; painting of various surfaces; and replacement specified glazing products with required installation materials.

Operation – 50%

• Enter work orders related to system and equipment problems and coordinate with work order execution personnel.

• Installs and repairs building assemblies (walls, ceilings, floors, doors, partitions, and fittings.), fixed and moveable furnishings and fixtures and ensures that all tasks are completed in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturers’ recommendations.

• Responds to emergency calls during off-duty hours when there is an imminent threat to the safety of personnel or structural integrity.

• Installs, removes, and relocates, repairs, various finishes, furnishings, fixtures and components to ensure performance.

• Installs, removes, relocates, repairs interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings composed of various composite materials, wood and metal.

• Assemble and repair items with a variety of joining techniques, use glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops; erect, disassemble, and relocate modular furniture; and interior shading assemblies.

• Patching, repair, replacement and installation of drywall and plaster wall and ceiling assemblies and accessories.

• Install, replace, repair, and open a wide variety of mechanical locks.

• Addresses existing or potential problems and makes recommendations to ensure systems and equipment meet the design and manufacturers’ operating parameters.

• Orders and stocks carpentry and painting supplies and replacement parts to ensure availability for future needs.

• Assists in developing and executing testing and inspection checklists to ensure quality work by contractors and staff.

• Contributes to the safety program managed by the Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (FM/GSO).

Maintenance – 40%

• Performs preventative maintenance by inspecting, adjusting and troubleshooting carpentry shop equipment by lubricating machines, changing and sharpening saw blades, and by adjusting drive belt tensions. Additional maintenance items include doors, windows, hardware, wall and floor coverings, sunshades and blinds. Coordinates work with other trades.

• Incumbent performs routine maintenance on equipment by lubricating machines, changing filters, cleaning lines of hoses and spray applicators, air compressors motor, lines, and filters.

• Preventative maintenance includes inspections, repairs and replacement opening caulking sealants to provide weather type seal to prevent moisture infiltration form exterior elements, smoke barrier and integrity of pressurization of interior spaces.

• Provides routine inspection on all systems and prepares written reports on their condition, including all key performance indicators in conformance with the reporting requirements of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Annual Facility Condition Survey and Annual Inspection Summary.

• Assists in developing and executing a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for building assemblies, site features, equipment and associated components.

Logistics – 10%

• Record and compile operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.

• Assists in preparing documents for maintenance, repair and renovation, including soliciting and monitoring contractors.