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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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Plumber, Plant Engineering Section, TC4
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Job Code Title: |
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PLUMBER
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Office of Central Support Services
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NEW YORK
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Posting Period: |
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5 April 2013-4 May 2013
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Job Opening number: |
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13-FMG-DM OCSS-27138-R-NEW YORK (R)
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Staffing Exercise ID: |
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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This post is located in the Plumbing Shop of the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Unit (MEPU), Plant Engineering Section (PES), Facilities Management Service (FMS), Facilities and Commercial Services Division (FCSD), Office of Central Support Services (OCSS), Department of Management. The incumbent (TC-4) reports to the Foreman (TC-7) and a Working Leader, Plumber (TC-6) of the Plumbing Shop, MEPU.
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Responsibilities
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Under the overall guidance of the Foreman and the direct supervision of the Working Leader of the Plumbing Shop, the incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities: maintain and install all existing plumbing systems; ensure that the plumbing installations/works meet safety standards and in accordance with NYC building codes, norms and regulations; maintain and install all water, waste, vent, steam, gas systems, plumbing fixtures, steam stations, sprinkler, and any other plumbing related equipment; set up system routes, place and cut route openings, and place hangers for proper pitching and elevations; perform work based on building plans, blue prints or sketches; plan and lay out the routing placements as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: • Demonstrates professional competence in the plumbing and related trades; • Knowledge of the latest technology related to the plumbing field, • Ability to use hand and power tools connected to the plumbing trade in a safe and efficient manner; knowledge of relevant safety procedures; • Ability to read blue prints and rough drawings; • Ability to maintain accurate and specific records and inventories; • Ability to correctly interpret and assess diagnostic test results, faults or deficiencies and provide the necessary remedial actions in a timely manner; • Ability to prioritize activities and assignments and adjust priorities as required; • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; • Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; • Remains calm in stressful situations. • Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork: • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; • Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; • Places team agenda before personal agenda; • Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; • Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Technological Awareness: • Keeps abreast of available technology; • Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; • Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; • Shows willingness to learn new technology.
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Education
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High school or equivalent Trade School Diploma.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of three years of experience in the plumbing trade, including relevant practical work experience in installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing plumbing equipment and systems is required. Familiarity with the use of hand and power tools related to the trade is also required.
Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the high school or secondary school diploma.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.
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Assessment
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As part of the evaluation of your application for this position, a written technical test and/or a competency-based interview will be conducted.
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Special Notice
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Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis, whether or not the candidate is a resident of the duty station.
Passing the United Nations entry-level test for Trades and Crafts (TC) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration for this Job Opening. Qualified candidates who are successful in the assessment and interview process associated with the job opening will be convoked to the examination. Only candidates successful in the examination may be recommended or selected for this position.
Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
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United Nations Considerations
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The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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No Fee
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THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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